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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Capture of Rome: Chapter 1, Rome's Capture, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the planet uses laws similar to that of the Romans, based on Judaic philosophy?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) East.
(d) North.

2. What result does the death of King Romulus have on Rome?
(a) It causes the Romans to wage a civil war.
(b) It makes the Romans less vulnerable.
(c) It causes the Romans to stop the civil war going on.
(d) It makes the Romans more vulnerable.

3. What Latin city does Rome conquer in order to further increase its population?
(a) Barcino.
(b) Lucentum.
(c) Turiaso.
(d) Politorium.

4. How do the people view the senators' fear of the crowds resulting from the debt problem the city faces?
(a) They ignore it.
(b) They are confused by it.
(c) They view it as negative.
(d) They view it as positive.

5. How long do the Romans evacuate the city because of the pestilence and illness?
(a) Three years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many generations pass between the pre-history of Rome and the recorded history?

2. What is the general tone of the author's style?

3. Why does Postumius shockingly threaten his men?

4. What causes the Volscians to aid a Roman party?

5. How have the allies been fighting their war until they seek a mediator for it?

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