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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not an event that is included in the book as an ominous sign for Rome?

2. How does Romulus urge the men to treat the women as Rome is beginning to build its population?

3. What result does the death of King Romulus have on Rome?

4. What does the group, the Aurunci, consist of?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after the war with the Aequians, and how do the Romans respond?

2. How is Romulus regarded as a leader, and what things does he have to do in order to build Rome?

3. How is Hostilius different than Romulus and Pompilius?

4. How does Tarquin die, and what effect does it have on the Republic of Rome?

5. What is the new group of pacifists called, and where do they settle?

6. How does the political system of the oligarchs differ from the original ruling style of the Kings?

7. What are the two different stories about the origin of Romulus and Remus?

8. How long does Romulus rule, and what type of leadership does Pompilius provide?

9. What two noteworthy things does Servius do while he serves as the King of Rome?

10. What is Livy's theory of human nature, and how does it relate to Rome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast both classes, the patricians and the plebians. Include which people make up the two classes, who is excluded from them, and why. Also, analyze the role of each class specifically and if you think that both are needed to provide a balance to the Republic. Use the book as a reference to provide examples of people who represent each class in your explanations.

Essay Topic 2

The Laws of the Ten Tables are introduced to the people of Rome in a historical way.

1) Describe the Laws of the Ten Tables in detail and how they are approved.

2) Explain the historical significance of the concept behind having a set of laws to follow, including other examples of how the idea is used.

3) Analyze the results of the Laws and the overall effect they have on Rome.

Essay Topic 3

Romulus is credited as the Founder of Rome and his life is a major part of the first section of the book.

1) Describe the two different theories of Romulus and Remus, and explain which one you think is the most likely.

2) Explain how Romulus becomes the first King of Rome, how he builds the city, and the significance in the way it is originally defended.

3) Describe how Romulus is remembered and why the Romans responded to his death that way.

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