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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. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?
(a) To be political advisors.
(b) To contribute to the economy.
(c) To increase Rome's population even more.
(d) To be closer to relatives.

2. How does Romulus urge the men to treat the women as Rome is beginning to build its population?
(a) Carelessly.
(b) Disrespectfully.
(c) Fearfully.
(d) Respectfully.

3. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?
(a) Granting more power to himself.
(b) Granting more power to the senate.
(c) Eliminating the culture of Rome.
(d) Civilizing the culture of Rome.

4. What procedure does Ancus re-institute?
(a) The declaration of war.
(b) The declaration of peace.
(c) An election by the people.
(d) An election by the senate.

5. What does Romulus become known as?
(a) The destruction of Rome.
(b) The preservation of Rome.
(c) The foundation of Rome.
(d) The direction of Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Servius institute while serving as the King of Rome?

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

3. How is Horatius given a reprieve from the death penalty after his tragic response to his sister's reaction to the battle?

4. How do the surrounding political locations feel about Rome when it is first being created?

5. How long did Romulus rule for?

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