Once the Romans Had Effectively Gained Control of Italy (265

question 6

Multiple Choice

Once the Romans had effectively gained control of Italy (265 B.C.E.) ,they:

• A) set about standardizing weights and measures, coinage, and taxation.
• B) built a commemorative pyramid in the Forum of Rome.
• C) started a series of wars for control of the western Mediterranean.
• D) conquered Ptolemaic Egypt.
• E) stopped any further expansion of their rule.

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