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Overview of Roman History and Latin Literature

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Question 1

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Who were the legendary founders of Rome?

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Question 2

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According to legend, in what year was Rome founded?

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Question 8

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Name two developments that characterized the late empire.

Question 9

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Describe Diocletian’s response to the troubles of the empire.

Question 10

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Explain the origin of the term “vandalism.”

Question 11

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Describe Latin’s role in the centuries aft er 476 ce.

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Question 12

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Whom did the Romans consider the father of Latin literature?

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Question 13

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What was Ennius’ most famous work? Its subject matt er?

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Question 14

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What famous Latin saying means “Carthage must be destroyed”?

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Question 3

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Over the course of the monarchic period, how many kings ruled Rome?

Question 4

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What event occurred in 509 bce?

Question 5

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What is the term associated with the two leaders of the Republic?

Question 6

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Which two leaders oversaw Rome’s shift from a republic to a principate?

Question 7

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What major activity associated with empire-building took place during the principate?

Question 15

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Who is the author of that saying?

Question 16

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When was Carthage said to have been destroyed?