Lesson 3 Review Flashcards
The second king of Rome
Numa Pompilius
Rome is on this river
Tiber River
Trojan Chief; early king of Latins; hero of the Aeneid*
Aeneas
What arrangement did Tullus and Mettius make to avoid a large, deadly battle?
They decided to choo their best three soldiers to fight to represent their countries rather than sacrifice many soldiers in battle. The country with the losing team would submit in defeat.
What is the significance of the doors of the Temple of Janus?
When the doors are opened, there is war so Janus must help. When the doors are closed, there is peace and Janus is not needed.
Name the 7 Kings of Rome in order.
Romulus
Numa Pompilius
Tullus Hostilius
Ancus Marcius
Tarquin
Servius Tullius
Tarquin Superbus
Why are Romans called a “she-wolf’s litter”?
they descended from me so fierce and courageous that they were raised by a wolf rather than a human mother.
“field of Mars (god of war)”; where soldiers trained
Campus Martius
nobles; ruling class
patricians
the common people
plebeians
fortunetellers who gave advice to Roman leaders
augurs
four pillars of Roman culture
family, faith, farming, fighting
“You killed our mother and you shall die for it”
Romulus and Remus
“So perish the Roman maiden who weeps for her country’s enemy”
Horatius
tribe from which Romans took their wives*
Sabines
Identify the starred location on the map.
Italy
