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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. Much later, what does Plato encourage the women of Athens to do?

2. What year does the section War & Politics begin?

3. What does Rome's decision in Chapter 3 of Rome and the Patricians illustrate?

4. What has Veii's internal politics caused them to appoint?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the "solution" that Rome gives its allies, and how is the decision perceived by the people?

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

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

4. Who is Postumia and why do people object to her?

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

6. What do the Volscians surprisingly do that redefines their relationship with Rome?

7. What happens after the Laws of the Ten Tables are established?

8. What is the main problem the decemvirs are having and why?

9. What happens to the five classes set up by Servilius, and how are the patricians described?

10. What is unique about Lucius Tarquitius?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Similar to other accounts of Roman history, prophecies and omens are discussed throughout the book.

1) Which cities or regions are considered to have the most knowledge about prophecies and why?

2) What effect do omens have on Rome in particular, and how do they respond to them?

3) What role do omens play in the political structure of the Republic of Rome?

Be sure to include several examples in your analysis.

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