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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. How far was the town where Cicero grew up from Rome?

2. In the history of Athens, what were the most inhabitants that the city had?

3. When was Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus supposed to have returned from semi-exile to become dictator and lead Roman armies to victory?

4. How many young women were estimated to be taken during a religious festival Romulus held?

5. During the Battle of Cannae in 216 BCE, how many deaths were there in a single afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Romulus get women for his city according to Livy?

4. Why is Ancient Rome important?

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

6. Who were some well-known descendants of Barbatus?

7. What were the 12 tables?

8. What was the story of Aeneas founding Rome?

9. In Chapter 1, what are some times that author states that Rome faced danger and defeat?

10. What was Rome like in 63 BCE?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The elite and the working class had different views of working for a wage. How did the elite view working for a wage? How did the working class view working for a wage? What do the views of the elite and the working class reveal about work and identity in 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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