What, Technically, Was a Triumph

question 19

Multiple Choice

What, technically, was a triumph?

• A) The religious ritual that took place immediately, on the battlefield itself, after a Roman military victory
• B) The festival that inaugurated new senators
• C) A festival for an ex-consul who has announced that he is retiring from public life
• D) A victory parade after a foreign military victory

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

The process where interest earned on a loan or investment is calculated and added to the principal amount each month, facilitating growth in the investment or debt.

Interest Earned

The income received from investing in financial assets that pay interest, such as bonds or savings accounts.

Deposit

A deposit is a sum of money placed into an account or given to a party as security for a financial transaction, which can be withdrawn or used at a later date.

Months

Units of time used in calendars that approximate the natural period of the lunar month; usually considered to be about 30 days long.