Question 1

The Greeks arrived on the Italian peninsula in large number during the age of Greek colonization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Please define the following key terms.
-equestrian order

Accepted Answer

The Equestrian Order, also known as the Ordo Equester in Latin, was a social class in ancient Rome that ranked below the senatorial class and above the common citizens, or plebeians. The term "equestrian" derives from the Latin "eques," meaning "knight" or "horseman," which reflects the order's origins.

Originally, the Equestrian Order was composed of Roman citizens who could afford to maintain a horse for military service, as cavalry played a significant role in the Roman army. Membership in the order was a mark of wealth and status, as equites (members of the equestrian order) were required to have a certain amount of wealth, typically measured in assets or property.

Over time, the role of the Equestrian Order evolved. During the Republic, equites could engage in commerce and tax farming (publicani), activities that were generally frowned upon for senators. This allowed them to accumulate significant wealth and influence, often rivaling that of the senatorial class.

Under the Roman Empire, the Equestrian Order became more formalized. Emperors began to use equites for administrative and military positions, including as provincial governors and as officers in the imperial service. This provided the emperors with a class of administrators and officers who were loyal to them, rather than to the senatorial class, which could be a source of political competition.

The Equestrian Order was an important part of the complex hierarchy of ancient Roman society, and its members played crucial roles in the administration, military, and economic life of the empire.

Question 3

In what century did the Etruscans reach the height of their power?

Accepted Answer

A) Tenth century B.C.E. 
B) Ninth century B.C.E. 
C) Eighth century B.C.E. 
D) Seventh century B.C.E. 
E) Sixth century B.C.E. 
A) Tenth century B.C.E. 
B) Ninth century B.C.E. 
C) Eighth century B.C.E. 
D) Seventh century B.C.E. 
E) Sixth century B.C.E. E

Question 4

Please define the following key terms.
-Twelve Tables

Accepted Answer

The Twelve Tables were a set of laws wri

Question 5

What was/were the Twelve Tables?

Accepted Answer

A) The meeting place of the Roman Senate 
B) A tool used to record and inspire a new religious cult in Rome 
C) The arts of the Roman festival celebrating spring's arrival 
D) The only place in Rome where patricians and plebeians could meet together 
E) The first formal codification of Roman law and customs 
A) The meeting place of the Roman Senate 
B) A tool used to record and inspire a new religious cult in Rome 
C) The arts of the Roman festival celebrating spring's arrival 
D) The only place in Rome where patricians and plebeians could meet together 
E) The first formal codification of Roman law and customs

Question 6

The Romans were contemptuous of all non-Roman religious ideas and practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What was a key feature of the Roman Confederation?

Accepted Answer

A) The granting of citizenship to some Italians 
B) The enslavement of all Italians 
C) The renunciation of war as an instrument of policy 
D) The granting of equal rights to all Italians 
E) The abolition of slavery within Italy 
A) The granting of citizenship to some Italians 
B) The enslavement of all Italians 
C) The renunciation of war as an instrument of policy 
D) The granting of equal rights to all Italians 
E) The abolition of slavery within Italy

Question 8

Please define the following key terms.
-quaestors

Accepted Answer

Quaestors were a class of officials in a

Question 9

Please define the following key terms.
-Julius Caesar

Accepted Answer

Julius Caesar was a Roman general and st

Question 10

What terms might the Romans have used to describe their own society and culture? What differences did they see between themselves and other peoples?

Accepted Answer

The Romans might have used terms such as

Question 11

Who were the Etruscans?

Accepted Answer

A) Greek-speaking cities in southern Italy 
B) Pirates operating out of North Africa 
C) Primitive hill tribes who lived in the Apennines 
D) The Roman priestly class 
E) An urban civilization to the north of Rome 
A) Greek-speaking cities in southern Italy 
B) Pirates operating out of North Africa 
C) Primitive hill tribes who lived in the Apennines 
D) The Roman priestly class 
E) An urban civilization to the north of Rome

Question 12

Please define the following key terms.
-the Battle of Actium

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Actium was a decisive nava

Question 13

Please define the following key terms.
-tribunes of the plebs

Accepted Answer

The tribunes of the plebs, known in Lati

Question 14

During the period of the early republic, the Roman army was comprised of

Accepted Answer

A) slaves. 
B) male citizens who could equip themselves for battle. 
C) non-citizens who had committed crimes.?.d. Italians who had been conscripted into the army. 
D) male citizens under twenty years of age. 
A) slaves. 
B) male citizens who could equip themselves for battle. 
C) non-citizens who had committed crimes.?.d. Italians who had been conscripted into the army. 
D) male citizens under twenty years of age.

Question 15

Please define the following key terms.
-Carthage and the Punic Wars

Accepted Answer

Carthage was an ancient city located in

Question 16

Please define the following key terms.
-centuriate assembly

Accepted Answer

The centuriate assembly was a political

Question 17

How did the Roman conquest of the Mediterranean change the Roman use of slaves?

Accepted Answer

A) Slavery came to be seen as immoral. 
B) The number of female slaves dropped sharply. 
C) Slavery took on a racial component. 
D) Slaves came to be used exclusively for agriculture. 
E) The number of slaves increased dramatically. 
A) Slavery came to be seen as immoral. 
B) The number of female slaves dropped sharply. 
C) Slavery took on a racial component. 
D) Slaves came to be used exclusively for agriculture. 
E) The number of slaves increased dramatically.

Question 18

Please define the following key terms.
-Marius

Accepted Answer

Marius is a character in the classic Fre

Question 19

Please define the following key terms.
-pietas

Accepted Answer

Pietas is a Latin term that signifies a

Question 20

What was the result of the Third Punic War?

Accepted Answer

A) Rome and Carthage forged an alliance. 
B) Carthage faced destruction and subjugation 
C) Rome lost mastery of the Mediterranean Sea. 
D) Rome was sacked. 
E) Julius Caesar came to power. 
A) Rome and Carthage forged an alliance. 
B) Carthage faced destruction and subjugation 
C) Rome lost mastery of the Mediterranean Sea. 
D) Rome was sacked. 
E) Julius Caesar came to power.

Exam 5: The Roman Republic.

The Greeks arrived on the Italian peninsula in large number during the age of Greek colonization.

Please define the following key terms. -equestrian order

In what century did the Etruscans reach the height of their power?

Please define the following key terms. -Twelve Tables

What was/were the Twelve Tables?

The Romans were contemptuous of all non-Roman religious ideas and practices.

What was a key feature of the Roman Confederation?

Please define the following key terms. -quaestors

Please define the following key terms. -Julius Caesar

What terms might the Romans have used to describe their own society and culture? What differences did they see between themselves and other peoples?

Who were the Etruscans?

Please define the following key terms. -the Battle of Actium

Please define the following key terms. -tribunes of the plebs

During the period of the early republic, the Roman army was comprised of

Please define the following key terms. -Carthage and the Punic Wars

Please define the following key terms. -centuriate assembly

How did the Roman conquest of the Mediterranean change the Roman use of slaves?

Please define the following key terms. -Marius

Please define the following key terms. -pietas

What was the result of the Third Punic War?

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