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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. After the disgrace Tarquin, his wife, and his son have brought to Rome, how many consuls do the Romans decide to elect to replace the kingship?

2. How many years is a consul given to serve when the position is first created?

3. After the senate is formed, how is King Numa Pompilius elected?

4. As Part 2 of The Republic begins, what is a main focus of Rome's culture?

5. What is the slave given for his role in preventing the conspiracy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the war between the Romans and the Aequians waged?

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

3. How does Tarquin gain power, and who is recognized in removing it from him?

4. How do the Romans and the Albans agree to settle their war and what is the result?

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

6. How do the debtors and the citizens of Rome take the law into their own hands after the government proves to be no help with the credit problems?

7. How does the plague weaken Rome, and what brings them back from possible defeat?

8. How do the senators initially respond to the ensuing credit war, and why does this strategy backfire on them?

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

10. What happens under a two consul system that changes the traditional way military leaders fight with their men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rome is taken over by Gaul for a variety of reasons, and the Romans are forced to make an important decision.

1) Describe the state of Rome when Gaul attacks and how it contributes to the result of the attacks.

2) Explain who Camillus is and why he has an important part in the war as well as the decision to remain in Rome after it is over.

3) Discuss the events that take place after the war, including how the women are instrumental in giving Rome a second chance, the way they are rewarded for it, and the magnitude of the decision that the Romans are left with.

4) Explain the omen that occurs and how it causes the people to stay in Rome. Also, describe the way the city is rebuilt and what the possible future for the Republic of Rome is.

Essay Topic 2

The battle between Rome and the Albans causes two very different reactions from the Romans.

1) Describe the battle, how it is arranged, and the way Rome defeats the Albans.

2) Analyze Horatius's actions after the battle, including the possible reasons for them, and how the Romans respond.

3) Explain whether or not you agree with the decision to spare Horatius the death penalty and why.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the events surrounding Postumius's death. Which of Postumius's actions are the most offensive and why? Explain how he angers the other soldiers to the point where they take action. Also, include how he dies, the controversy around the trials of the soldiers, and whether or not you think it is a case of justice or murder.

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