Lucius Tarquinius Priscus

Question 1

reign

Answer 1

616-578

Question 2

Succession

Answer 2

Lucumo saw gates of rome an eagle flew down and snatched his cap, then placed it back: tanquil, with experience in interpreting omens, saw this as an opportunity for her husband to secure rome

Question 3

accounts

Answer 3

Dionuysius suggested that priscus charitable nature and military record helped him become the fifth king of rome
livy suggested ambitus was significant: political corruption or bribery

Question 4

political change

Answer 4

• added 100 men to senate to consolidate power: livy says they were from lesser families, whilst dionysius says they were good warriors and excellent administrators
• circus maximus: livy states that the stadium had political significance, as it was introduced to please the people after war

Question 5

social change

Answer 5

• construction of circus maximus allowed priscus to increase number of festivals and games in rome: estrucan boxing and chariot racing
• forum extended: shops and colonnades constructed: archeological findings agree that the forum underwent a period of expansion at this time, weather this wa a because of etruscan influence of etruscan trade, it is not clear
• Cloaca maxima: open air sewer commenced by priscus. archeology supports this: etruscans we’re excellent engineers and developed technology to improve sanitation in their cities

Question 6

religious change

Answer 6

• increased number of vestal virgins to 6
• introduced harsher punishments for vestals who broke their vow of chastity