The Early History of Rome: Books I-V Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 145 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Early History of Rome: Books I-V Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 145 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Where does Romulus gather people from to help start Rome's population?

2. How many generations pass between the pre-history of Rome and the recorded history?

3. What do the people do when creditors attempt to collect repayment in the courts?

4. How does Hostilius consider Pompilius's culture to be?

5. What do some of the creditors do to make the situation worse?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the introductory sections of the book cover and what is the overall intent of Livy?

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

4. What is the government's proposal to the debtors, and why does it work only one time?

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

6. What is interesting about the Roman religion and where was it adopted from?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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