7 Kings of Rome Flashcards
Name the 7 Kings in order
Romulus, Numa Pompilius, Tullus Hostilius, Ancus Marcius, Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius, Tarquinius Superbus
Who were Romulus’s parents?
Rhea Silvia (daughter of Numitor, descended from Aeneas) and Mars
Who were Numitor and Amulius?
Numitor was king of Alba Longa and father of Rhea Silvia. Amulius was his brother who usurped the throne and ordered the drowning of Romulus and Remus
Grandfather of Romulus?
Numitor
Great grandfather of Romulus?
Proca
Who founded Alba Longa?
Ascanius
What was the Rape of the Sabines?
Romulus invites Sabines to a Consualia festival for Neptune, seizes the women
Who seized the most beautiful woman during the Rape of the Sabines?
Thalasius
Who was bribed to open the gates to Rome to the Sabines?
Tarpeia, asks for what was on their left arms, they crush her with their shields, they name a rock after her where they push off traitors (Tarpeian Rock)
Who was defending the citidel against the Sabines during Romulus’ rule?
S. Tarpeius (father of Tarpeia)
What was Romulus known as after his death?
Quirinus (a god)
Explain the two versions of Rome’s victory over the Sabines in Romulus’ rule after Tarpeia lets them in the gates
- Hostius Hostillius is fighting Sabine Mettius Curtius, Mettius falls into a big swamp in the forum (Lacus Curtius, Rome wins
- Chasm opens in forum, have to throw what was most dear to them in there, Sabine Marcus Curtius thought it was youth and jumped in, Rome wins
Who does Romulus marry?
Hersilia, who convinces the Sabines and Romans to stop fighting
What were Romulus and Hersilia’s deified names?
Quirinus and Hora
Who does Romulus co-rule with?
Titus Tatius
Where did Titus Tatius die?
Lavinium
Who does Romulus sacrifice to?
Hercules
What hill did Romulus make an asylum for criminals?
Capitoline
What were Romulus’ 300 bodyguards called?
Celeres
What does Romulus earn after defeating Acron?
Spolia Opima (enemy armor, Roman leader beats enemy leader in hand to hand combat)
Where does the armor from the Spolia Opima get dedicated to?
Temple of Jupiter Feretrius
What tribe was Acron from?
Caenina
Who established the 12 lictors who would accompany the king?
Romulus