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Beyond the Mainstream: An Advanced Ancient History Probe

A demanding examination for experts, focusing on nuanced details and lesser-known aspects of ancient civilizations.

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1
The Murashu Archive, a collection of clay tablets discovered in Nippur, primarily documents the economic activities of which ancient empire during its later period?
Question 1
2
The 'Gallic Sack of Rome' in the early 4th century BCE is a pivotal, though poorly documented, event. Which subsequent Roman action is most directly and archaeologically linked to the city's reconstruction and fortification in its wake?
Question 2
3
In the context of the late Bronze Age Aegean, the term 'talanta' (talents), found in Linear B tablets, primarily functioned as a unit of measure for what?
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4
The ancient kingdom of Kush, centered at Napata and later Meroë, maintained a complex and often adversarial relationship with Egypt. Which Kushite ruler is credited with not only conquering Egypt to found the 25th Dynasty but also with a significant revival of Egyptian religious and artistic traditions?
Question 4
5
The 'Res Gestae Divi Augusti' is a first-person account of Augustus's reign inscribed posthumously. In which two locations were the most complete versions of this text discovered, making it a key document for understanding early Imperial propaganda?
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