Early Rome to 500 BCE

Question 1

During the interregnum, what title was given to a certain priest in Rome whose job it was to carry on religious functions which originally belonged to the kings?

Answer 1

Rex Sacrorum

Question 2

In the time of the Monarchy, what body, which lacked the ability to legislate, was primarily comprised of the king’s friends and provided advice to the king.

Answer 2

The Senate

Question 3

In the time of the Monarchy, all citizens were split up into three tribes called what?

Answer 3

Ramnes, Tities, and Luceres

Question 4

In the time of the Monarchy, each tribe division was further divided into 10 smaller districts with what name?

Answer 4

Curiae

Question 5

Which early assembly, which became obsolete by the Early Republic, primarily approved or disapproved the proposals put forth by the king?

Answer 5

Comitia Curiata

Question 6

Which Roman assembly, which was first created to incorporate new immigrants into an ever growing Rome, eventually superseded the Comitia Curiata?

Answer 6

Comitia Centuriata

Question 7

What was a hoplon, for which the hoplite is named?

Answer 7

Shield (clipeus)

Question 8

Increasing the ‘classis’ to 4000 infantry, adding a fourth tribe, and incorporating the Quirinal Hill into Rome can all be included as part of what king’s reforms?

Answer 8

Servius Tullius’s