The Beginnings of Rome Quiz

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What was the significance of the Roman calendar?

It divided the year into distinct farming seasons for crops.

It followed the lunar cycles for religious observances.

It included festivals marking the start and end of war seasons in March and October. (correct)

It celebrated major Roman victories over neighboring city-states.

How did early Roman military equipment and tactics differ from the Greek hoplites?

Roman tactics involved more open formations and light infantry support. (correct)

Romans did not use chariots or follow chieftains into battle.

Romans favored cavalry over infantry formations.

Roman soldiers did not use spears, helmets, or shields.

What is indicated by the representations of cavalry armed like hoplites in early Roman artwork?

There was a close cultural exchange between early Rome and Greece.

Early Roman cavalry adopted Greek hoplite equipment. (correct)

Cavalry was a significant part of the early Roman military.

Roman artists were influenced by Greek artistic styles.

What does the text suggest about the social structure of early Roman society?

It was highly stratified, with a clear distinction between elites and commoners. Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of Roman territorial expansion?

The annexation of the Etruscan city of Veii in the early 4th century BCE. Signup and view all the answers

What was the key military innovation that enabled the Roman army to remain in service all year long?

The provision of military pay (stipendium) by the state Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Romans and their allied communities (Socii)?

The Socii were required to provide troops when requested, and were under the command of Roman seniors Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Pilum, the heavy javelin used by Roman legionaries?

To pierce armor and shields Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary advantage of the oval, curved shield used by Roman legionaries?

It allowed for greater freedom of movement Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Velites, the light-armored skirmishers in the Roman legion?

They provided long-range missile support for the legionaries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the evolution of the Roman army's equipment over time?

The Romans gradually transitioned from heavy hoplite-style equipment to lighter, more mobile equipment Signup and view all the answers

The Beginnings of Rome Quiz

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What was the significance of the Roman calendar?

How did early Roman military equipment and tactics differ from the Greek hoplites?

What is indicated by the representations of cavalry armed like hoplites in early Roman artwork?

What does the text suggest about the social structure of early Roman society?

What event marked the beginning of Roman territorial expansion?

What was the key military innovation that enabled the Roman army to remain in service all year long?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Romans and their allied communities (Socii)?

What was the primary purpose of the Pilum, the heavy javelin used by Roman legionaries?

What was the primary advantage of the oval, curved shield used by Roman legionaries?

What was the role of the Velites, the light-armored skirmishers in the Roman legion?

Which of the following best describes the evolution of the Roman army's equipment over time?

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