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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years is Rome a Republic before other well known governments are established, such as Athens and Sparta?
(a) About 400 years.
(b) About 320 years.
(c) About 120 years.
(d) About 200 years.

2. What does Ancus do to solve the increasing crime problem Rome faces?
(a) He has guards patrol the city.
(b) He builds the first prison.
(c) He becomes more selective about which cities he takes people from in the future.
(d) He imposes a curfew on the city.

3. How does Hostilius consider Pompilius's culture to be?
(a) Expansive.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Boring.
(d) Exciting.

4. How do the Romans use war in the second part of The Republic?
(a) Only preservation and expansion.
(b) Only preservation and resources.
(c) Preservation, resources, and expansion.
(d) Only preservation.

5. How does Rome use the Dictatorship during The Republic?
(a) Never.
(b) Every other year.
(c) It replaces the consul.
(d) Only as needed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people do when creditors attempt to collect repayment in the courts?

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

3. What do the Romans do as a way to deal with the debt problem once it becomes more intense?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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