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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the fire that created the layers of burnt debris excavated in the Forum probably occur?

2. If the information about seven kings is correct, how long would each of them have reigned?

3. When did European cities begin to reach a million inhabitants?

4. In 63 BCE, who was Catiline accused of murdering?

5. When did the Gauls destroy Rome?

Short Essay Questions

1. What symbol revealed the change in Rome's relationship with the outside world in the early fourth century BCE?

2. Why is Ancient Rome important?

3. According to Roman tradition, when was the Temple of Jupiter established and why?

4. Who were Catiline and Cicero?

5. What were the 12 tables?

6. What was said about the corrupting influence on traditional Roman behavior and morals by foreign culture?

7. What is known about the list of consuls on which the chronology of the Republic is based?

8. Who was Polybius?

9. How and why has the history of ancient Rome changed over the past 50 years?

10. How was Romulus said to die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beard begins her book with the assertion that “Ancient Rome is important” (15). Why does Beard believe that Ancient Rome is important?

Essay Topic 2

The Twelve Tables were a step in the creation of Roman law. What were the Twelve Tables? What type of law did they cover? What do the Twelve Tables reveal about Rome?

Essay Topic 3

The Roman Republic ended when Caesar gained absolute power of Rome. What were some causes that ended the Republic? Why did the Republic fail and end?

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