Lesson 4 Review Flashcards
three brothers; champions of Rome
Horatii
founders of Rome, twin brothers*
Romulus and Remus
three brothers; champions of Alba
Curiatii
A male seer or prophet
augur
The second king of Rome
Numa Pompilius
third King of Rome; known for military aggression
Tullus Hostilus
Tarquin the Proud; killed Servius, last monarch
King Tarquin Superbus
Trojan Chief; early king of Latins; hero of the Aeneid*
Aeneas
“You killed our mother and you shall die for it”
Romulus and Remus
where Rome was founded
Palatine Hill
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.
racetrack built by Tarquin; could seat 250,000
Circus Maximus
a female prophetess
sibyl
Lucumo; built the Capitol, Temple of Jupiter, Circus
King Tarquin
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.
the common people
plebeians
most honored reward for bravery
laurel wreath of victory
Rome is on this river
Tiber River
nobles; ruling class
patricians
Name the 7 Kings of Rome in order.
Romulus
Numa Pompilius
Tullus Hostilius
Ancus Marcius
Tarquin
Servius Tullius
Tarquin Superbus
harbor and port of Rome at the the mouth of the Tiber, means “mouths” in Latin
Ostia
What events took place in the Circus Maximus and in the Forum?
Circus Maximus: horse races, games, and shows
Forum: public meetings, major building for public business, such as temples, law courts, and assembly halls
fortunetellers who gave advice to Roman leaders
augurs
tribe from which Romans took their wives*
Sabines
fourth king; built the harbor city Ostia
King Ancus Marcius
“So perish the Roman maiden who weeps for her country’s enemy”
Horatius
the “holy books” (ritual books) of the Romans
Sibylline Books
“field of Mars (god of war)”; where soldiers trained
Campus Martius
Identify the starred location on the map.
Italy
legistlative assembly
Senate
son-in-law of Tarquin; first to take census
King Servius Tullius
“It is the will of the gods that Rome shall be the greatest city of the world”
apparition of Romulus
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.
four pillars of Roman culture
family, faith, farming, fighting
