HIST 502 Quiz Module 2: The Romans | Q & A | 2026 Updated | Already Passed.
Due Jul 6 at 11:59pm
Points 75
Questions 16
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 2: Week 2.
Contains 16 multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 75 points.
You may refer to your notes and textbooks at any time during the assessment.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 2: Week 2.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 25 minutes 60 out of 75 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 60 out of 75 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Submitted Jul 6 at 7:01am
This attempt took 25 minutes.
Question 1
pts
This Roman historian (52-120 A.D.) was interested with political life, the loss of liberty and the pathology of
power. He wrote to pass moral and political judgment on the past so as to affect the future. His two most
significant works were Annales (18 books, covering the years 14-68 A.D.) and Historiae (12 books dealing with
the events of the years 69-96 A.D.) Together, they constitute the most trustworthy source for the history of the
early Principate. They were both factual and critical.
Polybius
, Tacitus
Livy
Cicero
Suetonius
Question 2
pts
This 1st century A.D. Jewish historian and author of History of the Je ish War, portrayed
the Roman Empire in positive terms, seeing it capable of maintaining peace and stability.
John Mark
Appian
Flavius Josephus
Tacitus
Suetonius
Question 3
pts
This 3rd century A.D. Roman historian wrote Historia Romana, containing 80 books and
published in 229 during the reign of Alexander Severus. Also a Senator, he accepted
imperial reorganization, and-- as a result of his exalted political position-- was able to
offer a comprehensive overview of Roman politics in the Late Empire.
Herodian
Marius Maximus
Cassius Dio
Cicero
Plutarch
Question 4
pts
NOT true about Polybius:
He was a 2nd century B.C. Greek under Roman rule, who in his Histories, wrote of Rome’s wars with Carthage
(the Punic Wars).
He did not propose to produce a work of literary art, and explicitly rejected rhetoric and the techniques of the
tragic drama, and thus introduced few speeches in his work.
Due Jul 6 at 11:59pm
Points 75
Questions 16
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 2: Week 2.
Contains 16 multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 75 points.
You may refer to your notes and textbooks at any time during the assessment.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 2: Week 2.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 25 minutes 60 out of 75 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 60 out of 75 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Submitted Jul 6 at 7:01am
This attempt took 25 minutes.
Question 1
pts
This Roman historian (52-120 A.D.) was interested with political life, the loss of liberty and the pathology of
power. He wrote to pass moral and political judgment on the past so as to affect the future. His two most
significant works were Annales (18 books, covering the years 14-68 A.D.) and Historiae (12 books dealing with
the events of the years 69-96 A.D.) Together, they constitute the most trustworthy source for the history of the
early Principate. They were both factual and critical.
Polybius
, Tacitus
Livy
Cicero
Suetonius
Question 2
pts
This 1st century A.D. Jewish historian and author of History of the Je ish War, portrayed
the Roman Empire in positive terms, seeing it capable of maintaining peace and stability.
John Mark
Appian
Flavius Josephus
Tacitus
Suetonius
Question 3
pts
This 3rd century A.D. Roman historian wrote Historia Romana, containing 80 books and
published in 229 during the reign of Alexander Severus. Also a Senator, he accepted
imperial reorganization, and-- as a result of his exalted political position-- was able to
offer a comprehensive overview of Roman politics in the Late Empire.
Herodian
Marius Maximus
Cassius Dio
Cicero
Plutarch
Question 4
pts
NOT true about Polybius:
He was a 2nd century B.C. Greek under Roman rule, who in his Histories, wrote of Rome’s wars with Carthage
(the Punic Wars).
He did not propose to produce a work of literary art, and explicitly rejected rhetoric and the techniques of the
tragic drama, and thus introduced few speeches in his work.
