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Spqr by Mary Beard
Contributed by: Cope
  • 1. What does SPQR stand for?
A) Senatum Populumque Romani
B) Senatus Populus Romanum
C) Senatus Populusque Romanus
D) Senatus Populusque Republicum
  • 2. Who is the author of 'SPQR'?
A) Dan Brown
B) Mary Beard
C) Simon Schama
D) J.K. Rowling
  • 3. What major source of information does Beard utilize in 'SPQR'?
A) Contemporary journalism
B) Science fiction literature
C) Ancient texts
D) Modern novels
  • 4. In 'SPQR', Beard discusses the role of what institution in Rome?
A) The Church
B) The Senate
C) The Judiciary
D) The Army
  • 5. What does the book suggest about the legacy of the Roman Empire?
A) It continues to influence modern society
B) It was only militarily significant
C) It has been completely forgotten
D) It was a failure in governance
  • 6. What type of governmental change does Beard discuss in relation to Rome?
A) Transition from Republic to Empire
B) Transition from dictatorship to republic
C) Transition from monarchy to democracy
D) Transition from empire to colony
  • 7. Which city is often considered the heart of the Roman Empire in 'SPQR'?
A) Carthage
B) Rome
C) Athens
D) Constantinople
  • 8. How does Beard’s writing style in 'SPQR' differ from traditional history?
A) It avoids storytelling
B) It focuses only on dates and events
C) It is more technical and complex
D) It is more narrative and accessible
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