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

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

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

4. How does Livy describe Tarquin's rule over Rome?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Mysterious.
(c) Chaotic.
(d) Evil.

5. What is Circus Maximus?
(a) A large, circular shaped senate building.
(b) A large private stadium.
(c) A large, circular shaped courthouse.
(d) A large public stadium.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?

2. What procedure does Ancus re-institute?

3. What does Ancus do to solve the increasing crime problem Rome faces?

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

5. What does the author tell the reader he is writing about in the first Introduction?

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