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Question 1

The Constitutional Convention took place in
 
  A) 1785.
  B) 1787.
  C) 1789.
  D) 1791.
  E) 1793.

Question 2

The good emperor Marcus Aurelius was regarded as a philosopher king deeply influenced by the principles of
 
  A) Epicureanism.
  B) Stoicism.
  C) Platonism.
  D) Christianity.
  E) Zoroastrianism.

Question 3

Which of the following is not true about the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
 
  A) It stated that Indian lands in the Northwest Territory could be seized at will by American settlers.
  B) It created the territorial status as an intermediate step towards statehood.
  C) Slavery was outlawed in the Northwest Territory.
  D) Fugitive slaves in the territory could be recaptured and sent back to their owners.
  E) The Ordinance included the provision of one lot in each township for a public school.

Question 4

The prolific silver age writer Seneca
 
  A) rejected the Stoic ideal of political service for a carefree life of opulence.
  B) satirized Rome's new rich class in his Satyricon.
  C) composed philosophical letters on the theme of Stoicism.
  D) died in a state of abject poverty despite remaining close friends with Nero.
  E) took part in the successful assassination of Nero.



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Answer 1

B

Answer 2

B

Answer 3

A

Answer 4

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