Overview of Roman History and Latin Literature
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16 questions
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Who were the legendary founders of Rome?
Who were the legendary founders of Rome?
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According to legend, in what year was Rome founded?
According to legend, in what year was Rome founded?
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Over the course of the monarchic period, how many kings ruled Rome?
Over the course of the monarchic period, how many kings ruled Rome?
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What event occurred in 509 bce?
What event occurred in 509 bce?
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What is the term associated with the two leaders of the Republic?
What is the term associated with the two leaders of the Republic?
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Which two leaders oversaw Rome’s shift from a republic to a principate?
Which two leaders oversaw Rome’s shift from a republic to a principate?
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What major activity associated with empire-building took place during the principate?
What major activity associated with empire-building took place during the principate?
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Name two developments that characterized the late empire.
Name two developments that characterized the late empire.
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Describe Diocletian’s response to the troubles of the empire.
Describe Diocletian’s response to the troubles of the empire.
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Explain the origin of the term “vandalism.”
Explain the origin of the term “vandalism.”
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Describe Latin’s role in the centuries aft er 476 ce.
Describe Latin’s role in the centuries aft er 476 ce.
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Whom did the Romans consider the father of Latin literature?
Whom did the Romans consider the father of Latin literature?
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What was Ennius’ most famous work? Its subject matt er?
What was Ennius’ most famous work? Its subject matt er?
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What famous Latin saying means “Carthage must be destroyed”?
What famous Latin saying means “Carthage must be destroyed”?
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Who is the author of that saying?
Who is the author of that saying?
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When was Carthage said to have been destroyed?
When was Carthage said to have been destroyed?