Grouos Of People In Rome Flashcards
Who is traditionally credited with founding Rome?
Romulus
What year is commonly associated with the founding of Rome?
753 BC
True or False: Rome was founded by a pair of twins.
True
What were the names of the twins who founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Fill in the blank: Romulus killed _____ to become the sole ruler of Rome.
Remus
What river is Rome located near?
The Tiber River
Multiple Choice: What type of government was established in Rome after the monarchy?
Republic
What animal is said to have nurtured Romulus and Remus?
A she-wolf
True or False: The founding of Rome is linked to the legend of Aeneas.
True
Who was Aeneas?
A Trojan hero who traveled to Italy and is considered an ancestor of the Romans.
What is the significance of the Palatine Hill in Roman mythology?
It is believed to be the site where Romulus founded the city.
What festival was celebrated to commemorate the founding of Rome?
Parilia
Fill in the blank: The Latin word for ‘Rome’ is _____
Roma
What was the original form of government in Rome before the Republic?
Monarchy
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a king of Rome? A) Romulus B) Tarquin C) Augustus
C) Augustus
True or False: The Senate was established during the monarchy.
True
What was the Roman term for the sacred place where Romulus supposedly founded the city?
The Lupercal
Fill in the blank: The early inhabitants of Rome were primarily _____ (ethnic group).
Italians
What key event did Romulus enact to populate the city?
The abduction of the Sabine women
What was the primary reason for the founding of Rome according to legend?
To create a new city and establish a kingdom.
Multiple Choice: Which of these was a significant rival to early Rome? A) Carthage B) Athens C) Sparta
A) Carthage
True or False: The founding of Rome is purely historical and has no legendary aspects.
False
What role did the gods play in the founding of Rome according to mythology?
They were believed to have influenced the events surrounding the founding.
Fill in the blank: The Roman calendar began with the founding of Rome, known as _____ year.
AUC (ab urbe condita)
