Why Rome had only 7 Kings

Why Rome had only 7 Kings

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11th Grade - University

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The transcript describes the tyrannical rule of Tarquin, who murdered his father-in-law and killed senators to secure his power. His son's threat to Lucretia led to a revolt led by Brutus, who defeated Tarquin and vowed that Rome would never again be ruled by a king.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many kings ruled Rome before the monarchy ended?

7

8

6

5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the actions taken by the last king to secure his power?

He reduced taxes for the citizens.

He killed senators he suspected of disloyalty.

He built a new palace.

He expanded the Roman territory.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the revolt against the last king of Rome?

Julius Caesar

Marcus Aurelius

Brutus

Nero

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the revolt against the king?

A foreign invasion occurred.

The king raised taxes.

A famine struck Rome.

The king's son threatened Lucretia.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What vow did Brutus make after defeating the king?

To never allow a king to rule Rome again.

To establish a new religion.

To build a new capital.

To expand the Roman Empire.