Lesson 5 Review Flashcards
Identify the starred location on the map:
Mediterranean Sea
Tarquin the Proud; killed Servius, last monarch
King Tarquin Superbus
“It is the will of the gods that Rome shall be the greatest city of the world”
apparition of Romulus
harbor and port of Rome at the the mouth of the Tiber, means “mouths” in Latin
Ostia
son-in-law of Tarquin; first to take census
King Servius Tullius
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.
Identify the starred location on the map:
Caspian Sea
third King of Rome; known for military aggression
Tullus Hostilus
four pillars of Roman culture
family, faith, farming, fighting
Rome is on this river
Tiber River
state ruled by an assembly of elected officials
republic
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
racetrack built by Tarquin; could seat 250,000
Circus Maximus
where Rome was founded
Palatine Hill
Lucumo; built the Capitol, Temple of Jupiter, Circus
King Tarquin
state ruled by a king
monarchy
“You killed our mother and you shall die for it”
Romulus and Remus
three brothers; champions of Alba
Curiatii
paraded as a simpleton
Junius Brutus
What title did the rulers who replaced the king receive? Who were the first two selected?
The two highest positions int he Republic were called consuls. The first two were Junius Brutus and Lucius Collatinus
the common people
plebeians
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.
Identify the starred location on the map:
North Sea
nobles; ruling class
patricians
