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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 relative of Hostilius set the precedent for the meaning of the word "hostile?"

2. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?

3. How do the women stop the first known war between the inhabitants of Rome?

4. Who are the main perpetrators of the mass hysteria surrounding the battles the Romans fight in?

5. How many tribes does Rome have at this point in their history in the second part of The Republic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What problems does King Ancus face, and how does he deal with them?

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

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

6. How does the town of Pometia surprisingly stand up to Rome, and what is the end result?

7. Who is Valerius, and what does he do for the Roman people?

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

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

10. How is a slave given citizenship, according to the story told in Rome as a Republic?

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

Describe the original way that leaders handled the responsibility of leading their troops into battle. Then, compare that traditional approach with the gradual change throughout the course of Rome's early history, including what events influence the change, how it affects the safety of Rome, and the attempts made to correct it along with their results.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Livy's theory on human nature. How does he present it, and what is the significance of the place in the book he chooses to introduce it? What is the relevance between the theory and The Early History of Rome? Also, describe examples of how human nature either changes or does not change, both in early Rome and throughout other time periods, and analyze whether or not you agree with Livy.

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