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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 decision does Rome make at the end of Rome and the Patricians?
2. Where does the defeat of Rome mentioned in Part 1of Rome's Capture take place?
3. Once established, which part of the government has the most ties to the plebian class?
4. According to Claudius, what is the real trouble in Rome?
5. What are the people chastised for after the rule of the decemvirs ends?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the political structure of the Republic described at the end of the first part of War & Politics?
2. What does Postumius do to cause his soldiers to turn against him, and what is the controversy surrounding his death?
3. What is unique about Lucius Tarquitius?
4. Why does the city of Ardea respond positively to Rome's new outlook?
5. What are the decemvirs?
6. What are the Etruscans known for, and why is their advice sought?
7. What do the senators do when the decemvirs take over?
8. What is Veii now considered to the Romans, and how does Rome plan on dealing with the situation?
9. Who is Appius Claudius, and what does he point out about the state of Rome?
10. What is the main problem the decemvirs are having and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the events leading up to Rome's decision to take the land away from two of their allies. How do both allies wage the war with each other, and what state are they in when they approach Rome for assistance? What is Rome's position supposed to be in resolving their conflict? How does a third party complicate things? What factors contribute to Rome's decision? How is it received by the people and why?
Essay Topic 2
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 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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