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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time of Rome and the Patricians, how is the military generally used?
(a) In response to threats.
(b) In response to attacks.
(c) To control the city's people.
(d) To control the government.

2. What threat does the revolt of the slaves cause Rome to face?
(a) The institution of martial law.
(b) The overthrow of the government.
(c) Over population.
(d) A civil war.

3. What decision does Rome make at the end of Rome and the Patricians?
(a) They declare the land private property of Rome.
(b) They attack half of the allies.
(c) They attack all of the allies.
(d) They declare the land public property of Rome.

4. How is the civil strife in Rome managed?
(a) A military leader raises troops that side with the consul.
(b) A military leader raises troops that side with the senate.
(c) A military leader raises troops that side with the tribune.
(d) A military leader raises troops that side with the slaves.

5. What do the Romans label the class that exhibits wealth and power?
(a) The plebians.
(b) The superiors.
(c) The elitists.
(d) The patricians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the defeat of Rome mentioned in Part 1of Rome's Capture take place?

2. How many allies of Rome need mediation for their dispute?

3. What role do the decemvirs have in the Republic at the start of the fourth book?

4. How do the decemvirs respond to outside enemies?

5. What is the controversial yet effective way that Postumius dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are both sides of the intermarriage debate Rome faces?

2. Who do the plebians include, and how are they described?

3. What cause does Plato think women should eventually take up and why?

4. Why does the city of Ardea respond positively to Rome's new outlook?

5. What is unique about Lucius Tarquitius?

6. What is the goal of the Roman military as they begin the war with Veii, and how do they attempt to meet it?

7. What do the senators do when the decemvirs take over?

8. How do the slaves revolt, what is the senate's response, and how is the problem resolved?

9. What are the Etruscans known for, and why is their advice sought?

10. What happens between two allies of Rome, and how does the city become involved?

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