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Beginning Flashcards

1
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What is the geographical location of the Romans?

A

Italian Peninsula

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2
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Who were the original settlers of Rome?

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Latins

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What river is near the settlement of the Latins?

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Tiber River

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4
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Which group overthrew the Latins?

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Etruscans

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5
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What are the three main groups associated with early Roman history?

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  • Latins
  • Etruscans
  • Sabines
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6
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What is one of the legendary founders of Rome?

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Romulus

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7
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What significant event involved Romulus and Remus?

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Romulus killed Remus

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What was the fate of Romulus and Remus as infants?

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Saved by a shephard after being placed in a basket in the Tiber River

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9
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What year is traditionally considered the founding of Rome?

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753 BC

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10
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What are the three periods into which Rome is divided?

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  • Regal
  • Republic
  • Empire/Imperial
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11
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What cultural blend formed the foundation of Western civilization?

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Greek & Roman culture

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12
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What forms of government did Rome evolve through?

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  • Monarchy
  • Republic
  • Empire
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13
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What was Rome originally called?

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Hesperia

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14
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What was Aeneid?

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An epic poem written by Roman historian Virgil

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15
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Survivor of Troy, and his wanderings- ends up in Italy and becalmed the earliest ancestors the Romans great great great grandfather

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Aeneid

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16
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Name the 2 Legendary founding of Rome

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Aeneid and Romulus & Remus

17
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Why did Romulus kill his brother

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He killed his brother out of anger then founded the city of Rome

18
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Where did the Latins settle on ?

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The seven hills near the Tiber River called Latium

19
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Why were Romulus & Remus Thrown in the Tiber River

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Because there Uncle wanted to kill them because they might over throw them.

20
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Who finds Romulus and Remus after they were thrown in the Tiber river

A

Wolves found them in the Tiber river and they were then raised by them only to be taken in by a Shepard later on

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