12 Questions
According to tradition, who was Rome's first king?
Romulus
What were the two main social orders in ancient Rome?
Patricians and plebeians
What was the relationship between the patricians and plebeians in ancient Rome?
They were in a political struggle lasting over 200 years
What was the initial relationship between the patricians and plebeians in ancient Rome?
The patricians enjoyed a monopoly of power, while the plebeians had nothing except the right to vote
How did the relationship between the patricians and plebeians change over time in ancient Rome?
The plebeians gradually won concessions from the patricians through political agitation and confrontation
What were the two main assemblies of the Roman Republic?
Comitia Centuriata and Comitia Tributa
What was the main difference between the centuriate assembly and the tribal assembly in the Roman Republic?
The centuriate assembly was military in nature, while the tribal assembly was a civilian assembly.
Which of the following statements about the Punic Wars is NOT true?
The Punic Wars were a series of wars between Rome and Greece.
What was the key feature of Augustus' regime as the first Roman emperor?
He was the princeps, the first citizen, at the head of revived republican institutions.
What was the key difference between the Roman and Greek approaches to imperial expansion?
The Romans incorporated conquered peoples into their social and political system, while the Greeks excluded foreigners and subjected peoples.
What was the lasting effect of Roman rule in Europe?
The geographic distribution of the Romance languages, all of which evolved from Latin.
Which of the following was NOT a key factor in Rome's success as an imperial power?
The development of advanced intellectual and artistic traditions.
Test your knowledge about the first king of ancient Rome, Romulus, and his legendary reign. Learn about Rome's early political, military, and social institutions and the wars waged against neighboring states.
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