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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Earliest Rome: Chapter 2, Rome Under the Kings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How common is the interaction between human and divine beings in Ancient Rome, according to Livy?
(a) It is very uncommon.
(b) It happens only once a year.
(c) It is very common.
(d) It happens only twice a year.

2. Where do the Romans adopt their religion from?
(a) The Turks.
(b) The Bulgarians.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) The Albanians.

3. How is Horatius given a reprieve from the death penalty after his tragic response to his sister's reaction to the battle?
(a) He is considered to have been in an abnormal state after the battle.
(b) The senate does not want to lose him as a soldier.
(c) He is found innocent of all charges.
(d) No witnesses will testify against him.

4. How long does Pompilius rule over Rome?
(a) Fifty-three years.
(b) Thirty-three years.
(c) Twenty-three years.
(d) Forty-three years.

5. After the senate is formed, how is King Numa Pompilius elected?
(a) By forfeit.
(b) Unanimously.
(c) In a split decision.
(d) He is appointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the creation and establishment of Rome take?

2. In the Romans' victory over the Albans, how many total combatant deaths are there?

3. What Latin city does Rome conquer in order to further increase its population?

4. How do the women stop the first known war between the inhabitants of Rome?

5. Where does Romulus gather people from to help start Rome's population?

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