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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Republic: Chapter 1, Rome as a Republic, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. According to one theory, how are Romulus and Remus related?
(a) They are fraternal twins.
(b) They are half-brothers.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are identical twins.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the town of Pometia almost defeat the Romans?

2. How does Hostilius consider Pompilius's culture to be?

3. Where do the Romans adopt their religion from?

4. What is the reason for Tarquin's failure at attempting to retake control of Rome?

5. What condition does Ancus find Rome to be in when he takes over?

(see the answer key)

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