Lesson 4 Review

Question 1

three brothers; champions of Rome

Answer 1

Horatii

Question 2

founders of Rome, twin brothers*

Answer 2

Romulus and Remus

Question 3

three brothers; champions of Alba

Answer 3

Curiatii

Question 4

A male seer or prophet

Answer 4

augur

Question 5

The second king of Rome

Answer 5

Numa Pompilius

Question 6

third King of Rome; known for military aggression

Answer 6

Tullus Hostilus

Question 7

Tarquin the Proud; killed Servius, last monarch

Answer 7

King Tarquin Superbus

Question 8

Trojan Chief; early king of Latins; hero of the Aeneid*

Answer 8

Aeneas

Question 9

“You killed our mother and you shall die for it”

Answer 9

Romulus and Remus

Question 10

where Rome was founded

Answer 10

Palatine Hill

Question 11

What arrangement did Tullus and Mettius make to avoid a large, deadly battle?

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

racetrack built by Tarquin; could seat 250,000

Answer 12

Circus Maximus

Question 13

a female prophetess

Answer 13

sibyl

Question 14

Lucumo; built the Capitol, Temple of Jupiter, Circus

Answer 14

King Tarquin

Question 15

What is the significance of the doors of the Temple of Janus?

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

the common people

Answer 16

plebeians

Question 17

most honored reward for bravery

Answer 17

laurel wreath of victory

Question 18

Rome is on this river

Answer 18

Tiber River

Question 19

nobles; ruling class

Answer 19

patricians

Question 20

Name the 7 Kings of Rome in order.

Answer 20

Romulus

Numa Pompilius

Tullus Hostilius

Ancus Marcius

Tarquin

Servius Tullius

Tarquin Superbus

Question 21

harbor and port of Rome at the the mouth of the Tiber, means “mouths” in Latin

Answer 21

Ostia

Question 22

What events took place in the Circus Maximus and in the Forum?

Answer 22

Circus Maximus: horse races, games, and shows

Forum: public meetings, major building for public business, such as temples, law courts, and assembly halls

Question 23

fortunetellers who gave advice to Roman leaders

Answer 23

augurs

Question 24

tribe from which Romans took their wives*

Answer 24

Sabines

Question 25

fourth king; built the harbor city Ostia

Answer 25

King Ancus Marcius

Question 26

“So perish the Roman maiden who weeps for her country’s enemy”

Answer 26

Horatius

Question 27

the “holy books” (ritual books) of the Romans

Answer 27

Sibylline Books

Question 28

“field of Mars (god of war)”; where soldiers trained

Answer 28

Campus Martius

Question 29

Identify the starred location on the map.

Answer 29

Italy

Question 30

legistlative assembly

Answer 30

Senate

Question 31

son-in-law of Tarquin; first to take census

Answer 31

King Servius Tullius

Question 32

“It is the will of the gods that Rome shall be the greatest city of the world”

Answer 32

apparition of Romulus

Question 33

Why are Romans called a “she-wolf’s litter”?

Answer 33

they descended from me so fierce and courageous that they were raised by a wolf rather than a human mother.

Question 34

four pillars of Roman culture

Answer 34

family, faith, farming, fighting