How Was Rome Found Flashcards
Who is traditionally credited with founding Rome?
Romulus
In what year is Rome traditionally said to have been founded?
753 BC
True or False: Rome was founded by a group of people called the Latins.
True
What river is Rome built upon?
Tiber River
Fill in the blank: Romulus and Remus were said to be the sons of Mars and a _______.
Vestalis
What animal is famously associated with Romulus and Remus?
Wolf
Multiple Choice: What were the original settlers of Rome primarily known for? A) Trade B) Agriculture C) Warfare
B) Agriculture
What significant event led to the establishment of the Roman Republic?
The overthrow of the last king, Tarquin the Proud
True or False: The Roman Forum was the center of political life in ancient Rome.
True
What were the two main social classes in early Rome?
Patricians and Plebeians
Fill in the blank: The _______ was the governing body of the Roman Republic.
Senate
Who were the consuls in ancient Rome?
The highest elected officials in the Roman Republic
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for Rome’s expansion? A) Military conquest B) Trade B) Religious persecution
C) Religious persecution
What is the significance of the Twelve Tables?
They were the first codification of Roman law.
True or False: Rome was built on seven hills.
True
What role did the Etruscans play in the early development of Rome?
They influenced Roman culture and governance.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a major road that facilitated trade and military movement in ancient Rome.
Appian Way
What was the primary purpose of the Roman legions?
To serve as the military forces of Rome.
Multiple Choice: What was the primary form of government in Rome before it became an empire? A) Monarchy B) Republic C) Democracy
B) Republic
What was the Pax Romana?
A period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire.
True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Augustus.
False
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a series of conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage.
Punic Wars
What architectural innovation is Rome famous for?
The arch
