General Information Flashcards
Roman Government Timeline
Monarchy (Elected Kingship) 1000/753 B.C - 509 B.C
Oligarchy ( Republic with Mixed Constitution) 509 B.C - 27 B.C
Monarchy (Principate) 27 B.C - 476 A.D
The Early Roman Monarchy
The Senate (council of 100 elderly men vote for king)
The Comita Curiata (An assembly of 30 Curiae ratifies the vote)
Person voted in becomes king for life. Controls Military, Judicial, and Religious aspects of Rome.
The Republican System
2 Consuls Yearly + 1 Chief Priest
Consuls control military and judicial affairs. Chief priest controls Religious affairs.
While in the military, Roman soldiers…
Were no longer under the control of the paterfamilias
was unable to get married
After serving in the military…
Roman soldiers would be given land to settle and live on
The Triumph is…
The greatest reward a soldier could get.
The only time soldiers would be allowed in Rome
A parade throughout Rome.
A Province was a territory outside of Italy/Rome (T/F)
True
Egypt is the only province to be ruled by an Equestrian (T/F)
True
It was illegal for Senators to even set foot in Egypt (T/F)
True
Saint Patrick was Roman (T/F)
True
Women did not have their own name, they took the female version of their fathers name. (T/F)
True
Robes women were expected to wear for humility
Tunica
Palla
Stola
Women were able to become gladiators (even though it was rare) (T/F)
True
A vestal Virgin (a woman vowed to chastity) was a woman that served the temples. They were able to spend their money however they pleased (T/F)
True
Popular toys and games among Romans were…
Nuts Knucklebones Dice Boardgames "12 spots"
Roman Athletics
seen as a fun game as well as helping one stay fit and healthy
There was no rank or status in the bathhouse. Everyone was equal (T/F)
True
Recitations
More enjoyed by upper-class romans Normally occur at public theaters but could occur privately at home.
Hunting
Done practically by poor romans for survival. Done as a show of bravery and courage by rich romans for sport
Travelling
Necessary for some poor romans for business.
Done for fun by wealthy Romans
Everyone wanted to go see the Great Pyramids
Public shows were known as…
the Ludi
Circus (circuit)
used for chariot racing
had 66 Annual show days
Racers normally slaves
4 main factions (Greens, Whites, Reds, Blues)
Theater
Made for dramatic recitations and plays
101 annual days of show
Two types of plays (Tragedies and Comedies)
Plays acted by men who wore masks
Ampitheatre or Arena
Made for blood sports
only 10 days of annual shows
Animal Spectacles
Many Animals fought to extinction
Bear-Whipping common
Bull vs Bear common fight
Condemned Criminals
Would reenact their crimes or
reenact mythological stories
Would then be killed, like the story or by simply sticking wild animals on them
Gladiator Duels
Early gladiators fought in Roman enemies style of combat
People could willingly enslave themselves to be a gladiator
Fights had referees and special rules
Musicians would be on the arena floor playing through the fight
Fights were often to the death
Popular Gladiator Duels
Murmillo (fisherman) Vs Thraex (Thracian)
Retiarius (Netman) Vs Secutor (Pursuer)
Who are the spirits of the household?
Genius (Male Spirit)
Juno (Female Spirit)
What is the big Philosophical question?
What is the best way to lead my life to bring me happiness?
3 Types of Ethics
Rule-Following ( based on rules, duties, and obligations)
Problem-Solving (Based on acts and their consequences)
Acting Virtuously (Based on self-reflection and character-building)
What style of Art did the Romans prefer?
Realism
