The 'Matter of Rome' typically includes romances based on which of the following?
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Correct answer: The fall of Troy and exploits of Alexander the Great
The Matter of Rome covers classical antiquity, including medieval retellings of the Siege of Troy, the Siege of Thebes, and the legendary exploits of Alexander the Great — distinct from the Matter of France and the Matter of Britain.
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