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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, War & Politics: Chapter 1, War & Politics, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Livy, how much of a difference was there between the rich and the poor early in Rome's history?
(a) Rome had no wealthy people in its beginnings.
(b) Not very much difference.
(c) No difference.
(d) A huge difference.

3. What do the leaders have mixed feelings about, as a result of the slaves' revolt?
(a) Eliminating the curfew.
(b) Disarming the people.
(c) Imposing a curfew.
(d) Arming the people.

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

5. What are the decemvirs mainly unable to manage?
(a) The will of the Roman people.
(b) The senators of Rome.
(c) The financial state of Rome.
(d) The military of Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the group of pacifists call themselves?

2. How long did Romulus rule for?

3. How many years after the Estrucans and the Sabines fought Rome do the Volscians and the Aequins also position themselves against the city?

4. What do the Volscians continue to be for Rome during the time of two consuls?

5. What are the people chastised for after the rule of the decemvirs ends?

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