Roman History: The Sack of Rome and Related Events

What Etruscan city did Rome defeat in 396 BCE after a long siege?

• Tarquinii

• Clusium

• Veii

• Capua

Who was the Roman general credited with defeating Veii?

• Camillus

• Brutus

• Scipio

• Cincinnatus

What was one key reason Rome began paying its soldiers during the siege of Veii?

• To bribe enemies

• To reduce unemployment

• To allow long-term service

• To fund festivals

What major event happened to Rome in 390 BCE?

• It was flooded

• It was sacked by the Gauls

• It elected its first consul

• It conquered Carthage

Who led the Gauls during the Sack of Rome?

• Brennus

• Camillus

• Lucius Genucius

• Sextius

Why did the Gauls sack Rome in 390 BCE?

• They were allies of Veii

• They were insulted during peace talks

• They wanted Roman gold

• Rome attacked their homeland

How did the Romans persuade the Gauls to leave Rome?

• Military victory

• Poisoned water

• Paid them gold

• Marriage alliance

What famous phrase did Brennus reportedly say after being paid?

• "Rome is eternal"

• "The Gauls will return"

• "Vae victis!"

• "Victory is ours!"

What defensive structure was built after the sack of Rome?

• Temple of Jupiter

• Cloaca Maxima

• Servian Wall

• Roman Forum

What long-term effect did the Sack of Rome have?

• Rome stopped expanding

• Rome became a democracy

• Military reform and rebuilding

• The Gauls became allies