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　　Italy enjoyed a highly developed and specialized civilization from about 264 BC until the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD. Important contributions (贡献)were made in art, science, education, religion (宗教) and the art of building. Remains of Roman pipe and theatres can still be seen in different parts of Africa and Europe today. Probably the most lasting of the Roman heritage(遗产)to the world can be found in laws based on Roman lawful principles as found in England, Latin America, and the United States, as well as the Roman letters alphabet which forms the bases of many languages among which are English, Spanish, and German.

1.During how many centuries did Italy enjoy an advanced civilization?

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A. About 3.　　　B. About 4.

C. About 6.　　　D. About 8.

2.Which of the following is considered to be the most lasting heritage of the Romans? 　　　

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A. Art.　　　　　B. Education.

C. Law.　　　　　D. Science.

3.Where can we still find the signs of Roman buildings today? 　　　

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A. In Africa. 　　　　 　　B. In Germany.

C. In Latin America. 　　　D. In the United States.

4.All of the following are true except that ________. 　　　

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A. Roman began to move downwards in the fourth century AD

B. Roman law was so advanced that other nations took Roman law as their own

C. some Roman buildings are still standing

D. the ancient Romans were advanced in many areas

5.Which of the following languages is not given as using the Roman letters?

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A. English.　　　B. German.　　　C. Russian.　　　D. Spanish.