Ancus Martius

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

Pay more attention to religion whilst also fulfilling other duties of a king

Question 2

Religious reforms

Answer 2

Had pontifex (high priest) copy out religious laws of Numa and display them in public so religion was never neglected

Question 3

Social change

Answer 3

Built Mamertine prison

Question 4

Economic change

Answer 4

Built port of Ostia for overseas trade
Built pond sublicius bridge for easy access to main trading points, the Forum

Question 5

WAR WITH LATINS
The Latins had an alliance with the previous king. Once Tullus Hostilius died, what did they do?

Answer 5

Take the opportunity to invade Rome as they thought it had become weak

Question 6

WAR WITH LATINS
What did Ancus Marcius do when Latins invaded?

Answer 6

Sent an envoy who was treated badly by Latins

Question 7

WAR WITH LATINS
Due to bad treatment of the envoy, Ancus Marcius declared war on the Latins. Which main city was conquered?

Answer 7

Politorium