HSTR101 – Western Civilization

Topic 2 – From Republic to Empire: The Roman World

Hunt, Chapters 5-7

Steven Saylor Roma

Short Answer Questions

*Directions – After reading each of your assigned reading packets and your textbook from this topic, provide a short answer using details from your reading. Answer the questions with the following in mind:

  • You answers should be 1-2 fully developed paragraphs.
  • Your short answer should begin with a THESIS statement that summarizes your answer to the question.
  • You should use at least one short quote attributed to the source to which you are responding. (EX: Colton and Palmer said, ‘quote quote quote, quote quote.”)
  • Your short answer should contain numerous, SPECIFIC examples from the reading assignment.
  • You should include a discussion of the source’s thesis or its impact and importance.
  • You should conclude your response with a closing statement.
  • Submit your responses as a single PDF document to Moodle.

Steven Saylor Roma: Respond to ALL of the following questions

  1. How did the rivalry between Romulus and Remus lead to the founding of the great city of Roma? Why was Romulus, ultimately, more successful in his establishment of power? (Ch III)
  2. What does the story of Romulus and Remus reveal about Roman beliefs? (Ch III)
  3. What factors and individuals led to the dethroning of Tarquin the Proud and the creation of the Roman Republic? What threats existed to this new Republic? (Ch IV)
  4. What factors and individuals led to the creation of the Twelve Tables? What did the Twelve Tables hope to accomplish, and why are they so important to the success of the Roman Republic? (Ch V)
  5. What problems did the victory in war over Carthage create for the Roman Republic? (Ch IX)
  6. Compare and contrast the goals and reform efforts of the Gracchi brothers, the resistance that they encountered, and the results of their efforts. (ChIX)
  7. Assess Sulla’s methods and legacy. How did his dictatorship and the Ultimate Decree set the stage for future problems in Roma? (Ch X)
  8. How did Sulla’s dictatorship shape Gaius Julius Caesar, and what lessons did he learn from Sulla’s tyranny? (Ch X)
  9. Make an argument: Was Caesar a hero for the Roman Republic, or a villain who sought to destroy it? (Ch XI)
  10. Big Picture Question: Using examples from throughout the book Roma, how did class antagonism, warfare, and individual leadership shape the history of Roma?

Big Picture Question: In 3-4 paragraphs, write an essay that answers ONE the following questions, and include at least one direct quote from BOTH HUNT and DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

  1. Which events and personalities had the largest impact upon the development and death of the Roman Republic?
  2. Which events and personalities had the largest impact upon the development and death of the Roman Empire?