Rise of Rome Flashcards
List of three significant benefits of Rome localization.
- Located in the middle of the Italian peninsula
- It controls important ford on the Tiber River. The river is also navigable to the sea from this point.
- Located on the famous hills, which provide a defensive position.
What was the name of a Greek historian writing about Rome in the 1st century BC?
Polybius
Share the characteristics of the Roman political systems that Polybius admired.
The Roman system merged three different components:
- monarchy ( 2 consuls )
- aristocracy ( Senat )
- democracy
None of those components was able to dominate other.
What is the exact date of the founding of Rome?
April 21, 753 B.C
What is the name of the legendary Troy hero who’s allegedly the ancestor of Romulus and Remus?
Aeneas
Which Roman family is believed to be descended from Aeneas’ son and what is the son’s name?
Iulus and the Julii familly
What was the name of the last king of Rome who was expelled and in which year did it happen?
509 BC . Tarquin the proud
How the Sabine women abduction story relates to the consulate system?
After much conflict, the two tribes came to an agreement to end the war and unite. It was decided that Romulus and the Sabine king would rule Rome together.
What evidence indicates that the Etruscans exerted their influence over the Romans?
The last two Roman kings were evidently of Etruscan origin, which sets them apart from their predecessors.
Why do some historians today doubt the notion that Rome was ruled by Etruscans?
Archaeological evidence suggests that during that time, Rome was significantly larger than any Etruscan city.
Did the Etruscan language belong to IndoEorpean?
No
In which century did Etruria begin to prosper?
Late 8th century BC.
Can you identify three aspects of Etruscan culture that had a definite impact on the Romans?
- Toga
- Chariot races
- Gladiatorial fights
What was the name of the Roman hero who attempted to assassinate a hostile king and was subsequently captured?
Additionally, what actions did he take to resolve the situation?
What values that myth embodies?
Gaius Mucius Scaevola ( the Lefty ).
He put his right hand into the fire until it fully burnt. He also threatened the king that there were plenty of people determined like him to kill the king. Astounded by such an act of bravery, the king agreed to seize the war.
The prosperity of a nation is more crucial than that of an individual.
Who is the Roman historian that documented the most well-known Roman myths?
Livy
