History Roman Kings Flashcards
Who is the 1st king of Rome?
Romulus
How did Romulus become king?
He proclaimed himself king after murdering his brother.
Give the alleged years of king Romulus’ reign.
753 BC - 717 BC
Who is the 2nd king of Rome?
Numa Pompilius
How did Numa Pompilius become king?
He was elected king by the Curiate Assembly, after the death of Romulus.
Give the alleged years of king Numa Pompilius’ reign.
717 BC - 673 BC
Who is the 3rd king of Rome?
Tullus Hostilius
How did Tullus Hostilius become king?
He was elected king by the Curiate Assembly, after the death of Numa Pompilius.
Give the alleged years of king Tullus Hostilius’ reign.
673 BC - 642 BC
Who is the 4th king of Rome?
Ancus Marcius
How did Ancus Marcius become king?
He was the grandson of Numa Pompilius; elected by the Curiate Assembly after the death of Tullus Hostilius.
Give the alleged years of king Ancus Marcius’ reign.
640 BC - 616 BC
Who is the 5th king of Rome?
Tarquinius Priscus
How did Tarquinius Priscus become king?
He was elected king by the Curiate Assembly, after the death of Ancus Marcius.
Give the alleged years of king Tarquinius Priscus’ reign.
616 BC - 579 BC
Who is the 6th king of Rome?
Servius Tullius
How did Servius Tullius become king?
He was the son-in-law of Lucius Tarquinius Priscus; seized the kingship after his assassination.
Give the alleged years of king Servius Tullius’ reign.
578 BC - 535 BC
Who is the 7th king of Rome?
Tarquinius Superbus
How did Tarquinius Superbus become king?
He was the son of Lucius Tarquinius Priscus; seized the kingship after the assassination of Servius Tullius.
Give the alleged years of king Tarquinius Superbus’ reign.
535 BC - 509 BC
Name the Roman Kings in order.
Romulus, Numa Pompilius, Tullus Hostilius, Ancus Marcius, Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius, and Tarquinius Superbus
