Question 1

Which of the following statements does not apply to the Etruscans?

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The statement "Though neighbors, they exerted no influence on Rome" does not apply to the Etruscans. In fact, they had a significant influence on early Rome, including the election of kings and cultural practices such as their religion and architecture.

Question 2

What limited the executive power of the consuls?

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The consuls shared the power of the executive office, which limited the amount of power each individual consul had. Additionally, they were typically only in office for one year, which also limited their ability to accumulate too much power. The other choices (A, C, D, and E) do not accurately reflect factors that limited the executive power of the consuls.

Question 3

What were some ways in which Roman and Greek family life, including the status of women, differed?

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Students should mention the great importance of the family in Roman life, the position of the paterfamilias, and the dignity, honorable status, and relative freedom of Roman women.

Question 4

The Roman Republic

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All of these statements are true. The Roman Republic has had a strong influence on the Western civic tradition, as many modern Western political systems have been modeled after the Roman Republic. The Republic mixed popular power with government controlled by wealthy landowners, as the Senate was made up of the wealthiest citizens, while the Assembly included all free citizens. The Republic had an expansionist momentum fueled by fear, ambition, and greed, as it sought to conquer neighboring territories to expand its power and wealth. Additionally, the Republic created much of the present-day political terms and vocabulary, such as the terms republic, senate, and veto.

Question 5

Summarize the what, when, and why of the Punic Wars.In what ways did they foreshadow the subsequent course of Roman history?

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Question 6

Polybius argued that the Roman Republic

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Polybius believed that the Roman Republic had a mixed constitution with executive, deliberative, and legislative branches, which allowed for a balance of power and prevented any one group from gaining too much control.

Question 7

Roman society was hierarchical.Explain two institutions that reflect this feature: the patron-client relationship and the division between patricians and plebeians.How did these institutions and practices contribute to Rome's success or challenges?

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Question 8

Discuss the role of the military in Roman society.How did that role change and develop over the course of time?

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Question 9

The word "Senate" comes from the Latin word meaning

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The word "Senate" comes from the Latin word "senex" which means "old man." This is because in ancient Rome, the Senate was made up of older, experienced men who advised the rulers of the city.

Question 10

Julius Caesar was known as a great general as well as Roman leader.Summarize the career and achievements of Caesar.What reforms did he introduce and why was he murdered?

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Question 11

Write a word portrait of the ideal man or woman of the Roman Republic.Include religious outlook and the most prized values and virtues.

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Question 12

Discuss the influence of Greek culture on the Late Republic.To what extent did "Greece conquer its conqueror"? How did the Romans maintain their own identity?

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Question 13

Roman society and culture may be described as

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Roman society and culture were indeed conservative and pragmatic, valuing traditional social norms and practical solutions to problems. However, they were also notably open to foreign influences, incorporating gods, ideas, and practices from the various peoples they came into contact with throughout their empire. This openness to external influences helped Rome to become a vibrant, diverse civilization.

Question 14

Summarize the development of the great Roman war machine.In what ways did it differ from the Greek hoplite system? Which was to prove the better army?

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Question 15

Discuss Polybius's model of a mixed constitution as he observed it in Roman government.How did it work? Do we see evidence of it in our current government? In what way is it the same or different?

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Question 16

A Lictor with fasces symbolized what?

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A lictor with fasces symbolized the authority to rule and punish. The fasces represented the power of the magistrate to impose corporal and capital punishment as well as the authority to command the army.

Question 17

Politically, Rome

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Rome originally began as a monarchy, with the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BCE. It eventually evolved into a republic in 509 BCE, which lasted for about 500 years. Then, Julius Caesar effectively ended the republic and established the Roman Empire in 27 BCE. Thus, Rome evolved from monarchy to republic to empire.

Question 18

Discuss the causes of the social unrest of the Late Republic and describe the attempts to deal with it, including the role of the dictators who came to power before Julius Caesar.

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Question 19

Which of the following Roman archaeological finds do not pertain to or describe Rome prior to the era of the Republic?

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Question 20

All of the following were characteristics of the Romans from origin to Republic to Empire, except they

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Romans were known for extending citizenship to conquered peoples and allies, which was a key aspect of their strategy for integrating and maintaining control over their vast empire. This policy helped to assimilate diverse groups into Roman society and foster loyalty among the conquered populations.

Quiz 5: Rome, From Republic to Empire