Early Republic Flashcards
In what year do we consider the beginning of the Roman Republic?
509 BCE
What leadership replaces the Roman kings at the beginning of their Republic?
two consuls, typically elected annually
Who are the first two Roman consuls in the Republic (509 BCE)? [Give their full names for extra practice]
L. Iunius Brutus and L. Tarquinius Collatinus
Who is the wife of L. Tarquinius Collatinus?
Lucretia
Why does L. Tarquinius Collatinus step down from consulship in 509 BCE?
he has “Tarquinius” in his name
Who is elected to the consulship to replace L. Tarquinius Collatinus in 509 BCE? [Give their full names for extra practice]
P. Valerius Publicola
What battle marks the first battle of the Roman Republic in 509 BCE?
Battle of Silva Arsia
Before the Battle of Silva Arsia, who is said to have executed his sons for conspiring against him and supporting Tarquinius Superbus?
L. Iunius Brutus
Who were the sons of L. Iunius Brutus?
T. Iunius Brutus and Ti. Iunius Brutus
L. Iunius Brutus dies fighting what man at the Battle of Silva Arsia?
Arruns Tarquinius
Who is the father of the general Arruns Tarquinius from the Battle of Silva Arsia?
Tarquinius Superbus
What hill does P. Valerius Publicola try to build his house on?
Velian Hill
What prevents P. Valerius Publicola build his house on the top of the Velian Hill?
the people became upset, thinking he was trying to become king
Where does P. Valerius Publicola end up building his house?
the foot of the Velian Hill
How many times does P. Valerius Publicola serve as consul?
four
What does the agnomen Poplicola mean?
friend of the people
What battle occurrs in 496 BCE?
Lake Regillus
Which parties fight in the Battle of Lake Regillus?
A. Postumius Albinus leading the Romans vs. Oct. Mamilius leading the Latin League
According to legend, which mythological figures aid the Romans in the Battle of Lake Regillus?
the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux
Who is the father-in-law of Oct. Mamilius?
Tarquinius Superbus
Who is considered the first dictator of Rome?
A. Postumius Albinus
What pivotal political event of the Roman Republic occurred in 494 BCE?
the First Secession of the Plebeians
How many secessions of the plebeians occur throughout Roman history?
five
To where do the plebeians secede in 494 BCE and threaten to build a new town?
the Mons Sacer (Aventine Hill)
Who convinces the plebeians to return form succession?
Menenius Agrippa
What law establishes the office of tribune for the plebeians?
the Lex Sacrata
What town is taken 493 BCE?
the Volscian town of Corioli
Who took the Volscian town of Corioli in 493 BCE?
C. Mucius Coriolanus
Who convinces C. Mucius Coriolanus not to attack Rome with the Volscians he had earlier defeated?
his wife Volumnia and his mother Veturia
What battle is fought in 458 BCE?
Battle of Mt. Algidus
Which parties fight in the Battle of Mt. Algidus?
L. Quinctius Cincinnatus leading the Romans vs. Aequi
Whose army is trapped during the Battle of Mt. Algidus?
the army of L. Minucius
What are established in 451–450 BCE?
Laws of the Twelve Tables
What group completes the Twelve Tables?
the Decemviri
What event instigates the foundation of the Twelve Tables?
the Second Secession of the Plebeians
Who is the only member of the Decemviri to serve on both commissions?
Ap. Claudius Crassus
What ultimately causes the death of Ap. Claudius Crassus?
his lust for Verginia
What law is passed in 445 BCE?
Lex Canuleia
What is the purpose of the Lex Canuleia?
allows for the intermarriage between the plebeians and the patricians
Who proposes the Lex Canuleia?
C. Canuleius
Who is responsible for capturing the Etruscan city of Veii in 396 BCE after a ten year siege?
M. Furius Camillus
What battle occurs in 390 BCE?
Battle of Allia River
Who leads the Gauls against Rome at Allia River?
the Senonian chieftain Brennus
Which part of Rome is the only place in Rome Brennus does not capture?
The Capitoline Hill
Who is woken by the sacred geese of Juno and rallies the Romans on the Capitoline Hill?
M. Manlius Capitolinus
What does Brennus famously say after conquering Rome and what does it mean?
Vae Victis—Woe to the Conquered
What two titles are associated with Camillus after his encounters with Brennus?
Pater Patriae and “Second Founder of Rome”
What law is passed in 367 BCE?
Lex Licinia-Sextia
Who passes the Lex Licinia-Sextia?
C. Licinius Stolo and L. Sextius
What does the Lex Licinia-Sextia do?
it makes it so one of the two consuls can be a plebeian
