Ancient History J198,21 June 2022

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1. Roman Kingship and Early Republic | Names of two kings from Livy’s accounts. Powers of a Roman consul. Crimes attributed to Lucius Tarquinius Superbus.

2. Social Unrest and Secessions | Key events leading to the Second Secession of the Plebs. Political struggles between patricians and plebeians.

3. Numa and Ancus’ Policies | Analysis of Passage A to understand Numa’s religious reforms. Comparison with Ancus’ mix of religious and military policies.

4. Comparison of Rome’s Early Kings | Evaluation of the different policies of Rome’s first four kings. Influence of warfare, religion, and governance on early Rome.

5. Effectiveness of the Republic | Debate on whether the Roman Republic primarily served the elite. Consideration of plebeian rights and political power distribution.

6. Use of Ancient Sources | Examination of Livy’s historical reliability. Analysis of his portrayal of Rome’s early political and social structures.