Early Rome Flashcards
What year is traditionally considered the founding year of Rome?
753 BC
True or False: Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus.
True
Fill in the blank: The first form of government in Rome was a _______.
Monarchy
Who was the first king of Rome?
Romulus
What significant event occurred in 509 BC in Rome?
The establishment of the Roman Republic.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a king of Rome? A) Tarquin the Proud B) Numa Pompilius C) Julius Caesar
C) Julius Caesar
What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?
The Senate
True or False: The Roman Republic was characterized by a system of checks and balances.
True
Fill in the blank: The conflict between the patricians and the _______ was a significant social struggle in early Rome.
plebeians
What was the Twelve Tables?
The earliest codification of Roman law.
Multiple Choice: What was the role of a consul in early Rome? A) To lead the army B) To serve as a priest C) To oversee the Senate
A) To lead the army
Who were the Gracchi brothers?
Reformers who attempted to address social issues in the Roman Republic.
True or False: The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Carthage.
True
Fill in the blank: The Roman army was known for its _______ and discipline.
organization
What was the significance of the Roman Forum?
It was the center of political, social, and economic life in Rome.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was an important road built by the Romans? A) Via Appia B) Via Aurelia C) Via Flaminia
A) Via Appia
What does the term ‘Pax Romana’ refer to?
A period of relative peace and stability within the Roman Empire.
True or False: The Roman Republic was established after the overthrow of the last king, Tarquin the Proud.
True
Fill in the blank: The Roman Republic was marked by the struggle between the _______ and the plebeians.
patricians
What was a tribune in the Roman Republic?
An elected official who represented the interests of the plebeians.
Multiple Choice: What was the main purpose of the Roman aqueducts? A) To transport soldiers B) To carry water C) To facilitate trade
B) To carry water
What did the phrase ‘Civis Romanus sum’ mean?
I am a Roman citizen.
True or False: The Roman Empire officially began with the reign of Augustus.
True
Fill in the blank: The Roman military was divided into units called _______.
legions
What was the role of the Senate during the Roman Republic?
To advise magistrates and control public finances.
Multiple Choice: Who was known as the ‘Father of Rome’? A) Augustus B) Romulus C) Julius Caesar
B) Romulus
