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How much did Roman soldiers get paid?

In addition to the currency they received from the Empire, Roman soldiers were paid in portions of salt, which served as a commodity during the time period. The cost of food and arms for each soldier was deducted from his salary, which was contingent on his rank. Centurions were paid considerably higher rates. The lowest-ranking centurion made approximately 3,750 denarii per year. In contrast, the highest-ranking centurion earned as much as 15,000 denarii per year.

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How many people died in the Revolutionary War?

The American Revolution was the culmination of growing tensions between the colonists and their British rulers. The British government attempted to increases taxes in the colonies, with the Stamp Act (1765), Townshend Tariffs (1767) and Te Act (1773). Colonists did not approve of increased taxation without their representation in government and demanded equal rights with British residents. Violence occurred, in 1770, with the British killing five men during the Boston Massacre. In 1773, Bostonians dumped 342 tea chests into the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. The Continental Congress wou..

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Who invented sports?

Cave paintings found in France indicate that sprinting and wrestling may have been done for sport about 17,300 years ago. Clear evidence of wrestling as a sport has been found in cave paintings in Mongolia that date back to about 7000 B.C. Cave paintings in Libya indicate that swimming and archery may have been practiced competitively around 6000 B.C. Stone slabs from Sumeria indicate that boxing may have originated there around 3000 B.C.\nRecords from ancient Egypt that date to around 2000 B.C. depict rules and regulations for a number of sports such as rowing, archery, weightlifting and fish..

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What did all the Greek city-states have in common?

The ancient Greeks shared a common heritage. Despite this, each of the city-states or "poleis" was an independent political unit with its own laws, customs, money and military force.The geography of Greece played a key role in the development of city-states. The country was surrounded by the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas which provided the Greeks with easy access to water. Its mountainous regions led to the formation of unique and independent city-states. The most prominent Greek city-states were Athens and Sparta.

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Who invented pajamas?

Pajamas were first worn by men. By the 1890s, they had replaced traditional night shirts. In the 1930s, pajamas had become part of the social culture and was regarded as elegant evening attire. Pajamas of the early 20th century were made using cotton or silk. Women adopted the pajamas slightly slower than men.

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Is Obama a Republican?

President Obama was born in 1961 in Hawaii. He attended Columbia University and Harvard Law School. His political career began when he served in the Illinois Senate and continued on to serve in the U.S. Senate. His presidential campaign began in 2007, and he was elected as president in November 2008. He was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 2009 and was elected for a second term in 2012.

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Why was Germany blamed for World War I?

Arms races and civil unrest had been stirring in Europe since 1871 when there were changes to both political and economic policy changes just as Germany came to the front as a world power. The growth of Germany and the countries need for colonization was just the beginning of what would lead to and become World War I.

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How many U.S. presidents have there been?

Only one president of the 44, Gerald Ford, was president without having been elected to the office of either president or vice president, according to the History website. He was appointed to fulfill the term of Vice President Spiro Agnew and then took over as president when Richard Nixon resigned. Eight of the 44 men have died while president, four of whom were assassinated. As of May 2014, four presidents have lost the popular vote but won the election in the electoral college. The last president in this category was President George W. Bush.

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When was Israel created and by whom?

Although the United Nations adopted Resolution 181, the British controlled the area by colonial mandate and were not ready to relinquish the land to a Jewish state due to their relationship with the Arab people in the region. The mandate ended in May 1948 and the resolution went into effect. In addition to the Jewish state, the resolution also allotted a portion of Palestine to form an Arab state.

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How did Gandhi gain independence for India?

To protest the British prohibition on Indians collecting or selling salt, Gandhi conducted his famous Salt March on March 12, 1930. The British not only forced Indians who wanted salt to purchase it from them, but they also leveraged a hefty tax on the commodity. Gandhi believed the march would address the direct issue along with helping to unify Indians, according to History.com. As he marched from Sabarmati to the Arabian Sea, more than 240 miles away, Gandhi spoke to Indians along the way. By the time he reached his destination and plucked natural salt from the sea, he had inspired thousand..

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