Cultural Information Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the First Emperor of Rome?
A
Caesar Agustus
2
Q
Who was Agustus’ adoptive father
A
Julius Caesar
3
Q
Where is the Temple of Jupiter located?
A
Capitoline Hill
4
Q
What is a “Momento Mori”?
A
A reminder of death; by slaves during a genera’s triumph
5
Q
What is the best translation of Pax Romana?
A
Roman Peace
6
Q
Who was Cupid’s stepfather?
A
Mars
7
Q
When was Julius Caesar killed?
A
The Ides of March, 44 BCE, 15th of March
8
Q
What did the senators who killed Caesar call themselves?
A
liberatores
9
Q
The two leaders of the liberatores were…
A
Cassius Longinus and Marcus Brutus
10
Q
Which king of Rome did Brutus’ great-great grandfather overthrow?
A
Tarquinius Superbus
