The Brothers Gracchi (Part 1)

What year is described as the time when republics fall?

• 90 BCE

• 150 BCE

• 100 BCE

• 121 BCE

What was the main reason for the economic transformation in Rome?

• Invention of new machinery

• Discovery of new trade routes

• Influx of slaves from conquered lands

• Introduction of new farming techniques

What requirement did Roman soldiers need to meet to enlist in the army?

• Be able to buy their own gear

• Be of noble birth

• Pass a physical test

• Have previous combat experience

How did the Roman economy change after the wars?

• It diversified into manufacturing

• It shifted towards slave-based large estates

• It thrived on trade with new territories

• It collapsed due to heavy losses

Who were Tiberius and Gaius?

• Generals from Carthage

• Foreign diplomats in Rome

• Roman emperors

• Brothers with notable heritage

What led to the vanishing of Rome's middle class?

• High taxes imposed by the government

• Competition from foreign traders

• Displacement by slave labor on large estates

• Natural disasters destroying farmlands

What was Tiberius's first political position in Rome?

• Senator

• Praetor

• Quaestor

• Consul

Why did the Numantians want to negotiate specifically with Tiberius?

• He threatened them with more war

• They respected his father's legacy

• He offered them gold

• They feared his military prowess

What was the outcome of Tiberius's negotiation with the Numantians?

• Rome conquered Numantia

• Tiberius was taken hostage

• 20 thousand Roman citizens were saved

• The Numantians surrendered unconditionally

What was the public's reaction to Tiberius's actions during the Numantian Wars?

• He was exiled from Rome

• He was celebrated by the families he saved

• He was ignored by the general populace

• He was criticized for not capturing Numantia