Roman kings Flashcards
To learn for the latin quiz
Who was the first roman king? And what did he do?
It was Romulus. Romulus and his brother Remus founded Rome in 753 BCE.
Romulus built the city of Rome on one of the seven hills along the Tiber - the Palatine hill - and lived a long life as king of Rome.
What did Romulus do due to the lack of women in the newly founded city?
Romulus consolidated his power, and the city was named for him. He increased its population by offering asylum to fugitives and exiles. He invited the neighbouring Sabines to a festival and abducted their women. The women married their captors and intervened to prevent the Sabines from seizing the city.
While founding Rome, Romulus commited a terrible crime, which one?
They disagreed about where it should be, and Romulus killed Remus during their quarrels. His brother.
Who was the second king of Rome? And what important things did he do?
Numa Pompilius was the second one. Numa is said to have reigned from 715 to 673 BC. He builded many religious constructions, such as temples.
Who was the third king?
Tullus Hostilius
Tullus Hostilius was a warrior king who conquered new territories, but he died in a violent way: how and why?
The legend sais that th god Jupiter killed him with a lightning because he didn’t care about gods. Tullus did not undertake the ceremony to Jupiter Elicius correctly, and both he and his house were struck by lightning and reduced to ashes as a result of the anger of Jupiter.
Who was the fourth king? And what town did he conquered?
Ancus Marcius. He conquered the important town of Ostia which became Rome’s harbor.
Who was the fift king of rome?
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus. He built the famous Cloaca Maxima, the first sewer of Rome.
The sixt king was?…
It was Servius Tullius.
What did Servius Tullius build?
He built Rome’s first walls.
Who was the last king?
Lucius tarquinius Superbus
What happened to the last king of rome?
He was chased by the romans because of a horrible crime commited by his son Sextus.
