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What was one of the key influences on Rome's development mentioned in the text?
What was one of the key influences on Rome's development mentioned in the text?
- Egyptians
- Vikings
- Etruscans (correct)
- Persians
Who ruled Rome as the last Etruscan king before it became an independent republic?
Who ruled Rome as the last Etruscan king before it became an independent republic?
- Augustus
- Julius Caesar
- Hadrian
- Tarquin the Proud (correct)
Where was the initial city of Rome founded?
Where was the initial city of Rome founded?
- Capitoline Hill
- Aventine Hill
- Esquiline Hill
- Palatine Hill (correct)
What event led to the ousting of the Etruscans from Rome in the 5th century B.C.E.?
What event led to the ousting of the Etruscans from Rome in the 5th century B.C.E.?
Why is the myth of Romulus and Remus significant according to the text?
Why is the myth of Romulus and Remus significant according to the text?
Who is credited with founding the ancient city of Rome?
Who is credited with founding the ancient city of Rome?
What legendary figure's escape from Troy is outlined in Virgil's Aeneid?
What legendary figure's escape from Troy is outlined in Virgil's Aeneid?
Who is believed to have founded Rome around the year 753 B.C.E. according to author Varro?
Who is believed to have founded Rome around the year 753 B.C.E. according to author Varro?
Which group of people first settled in the area where Rome would later be founded?
Which group of people first settled in the area where Rome would later be founded?
What geographical advantage did Rome have that contributed to its defensibility?
What geographical advantage did Rome have that contributed to its defensibility?
What was the significance of Romulus choosing the site for the city where he and his brother were found by the she-wolf?
What was the significance of Romulus choosing the site for the city where he and his brother were found by the she-wolf?
What role did the upper class play in Romulus' system of government?
What role did the upper class play in Romulus' system of government?
Why were the laws established by Romulus considered patriarchal?
Why were the laws established by Romulus considered patriarchal?
What was a severe punishment under Romulus' laws for a married woman?
What was a severe punishment under Romulus' laws for a married woman?
How did Romulus' laws contribute to the orderly growth of Rome?
How did Romulus' laws contribute to the orderly growth of Rome?
