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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. What level of involvement do the leaders have in the war that featured debtors who agreed to fight in exchange for their debt being resolved?

2. How are the Sabine people described in the book?

3. According to Livy, what is the one thing that is needed for all politicians to be elected into office?

4. How do the senators show their fear for the people's increasing awareness of the debt crisis?

5. According to Livy, how much of a difference was there between the rich and the poor early in Rome's history?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How is Hostilius different than Romulus and Pompilius?

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

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

10. How does Tarquin attempt to regain power, and what prevents him from succeeding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The first three Kings of Rome had different approaches to ruling the city, and as a result, Rome itself experiences many changes in its early stages. Compare and contrast the way that Romulus, Pompilius, and Hostilius choose to rule, the motivations behind their actions, and the effects of them for Rome in general.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the way the decemvirs seize control of Rome. How are the Romans vulnerable to the decemvirs' takeover? Why are they unaware of their vulnerability? How do the senators respond to the takeover and why? What challenges do the decemvirs encounter and in what ways are they not prepared to meet them? How do the main problems of the decemvirs lead to their downfall? What are the political and cultural results of their removal for the people of Rome? Which lessons do the Romans learn from the situation?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the issue of marriage between different classes and the effect it has on Rome.

1) How does the idea of marrying among different classes first become an issue?

2) What are the main arguments used by the supporters of intermarriage?

3) What are the main concerns and objections of those who oppose intermarriage?

4) Which side of the issue is the most convincing and why?

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