Roman Kings and Early Heroes

According to Roman history, Romulus, Numa, Tullus Hostilius, and Tarquinius Priscus were

• generals

• philosophers

• kings

• senators

Who was the seventh and last king of Rome?

• Tarquinius

• Julius

• Augustus

• Numa Pompilius

Which of the following events happened last? the end of the Trojan War, the reign of Augustus, the first emperor, the growth of the Senate during the Roman Republic, the expulsion of the kings from Rome

• the end of the Trojan War

• the growth of the Senate during the Roman Republic

• the expulsion of the kings from Rome

• the reign of Augustus, the first emperor

Which one of the following was a famous Roman patriot who "left his plow" to save Rome?

• Romulus

• Horatius

• Tarquinius

• Cincinnatus

A wolf, a shepherd, a river, and a priestess are all featured in a story about

• Romulus and Remus

• Hercules

• Theseus

• Perseus

The Roman who became dictator in an emergency and then returned to his farm was:

• Cincinnatus

• Julius Caesar

• Pompey

• Sulla

The Trojan leader who was reputed to be the ancestor of the Romans was:

• Cincinnatus

• Aeneas

• Caesar

• Augustus

Quis erat deus bellī et pater Rōmulī Remīque?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Neptunus

• Apollo

Which legendary Roman hero thrust his right hand into a flame to prove his bravery to an Etruscan king?

• Mucius Scaevola

• Julius Caesar

• Romulus

• Hannibal

What famous Roman hero held off the Etruscan army and Lars Porsenna while his fellow soldiers tore down the only bridge leading to Rome?

• Horatius Cocles

• Julius Caesar

• Scipio Africanus

• Cincinnatus