Roman Kings Flashcards

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What was Numa Pompilius?

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A Sabine who was chosen to make he Sabines living in Rome loyal to both tribes.

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Who was the second king of Rome?

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Numa Pompilius, the successor of Romulus

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What was Numa Pompilius known for?

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His reform of the calendar, his establishment of the offices of priests and his good, sound laws.

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Who was the first king of Rome?

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Romulus, he founded Rome on the Palatine Hill in 753 BC

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How long was Romulus’ reign?

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753 to 717 BC

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How long was Numa Pompilius’ reign?

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715 to 673 BC

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Who was the 4th king of Rome?

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Ancus Marcius

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What historical importance did Ancus Marcius have?

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Virtually none. Very little is known about him.

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Who was the 3rd king of Rome?

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Tullus Hostillius

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What was Tullus Hostillius known for?

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His military ambitions and his concepts of Rome’s early expansion

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Who were the Tarquins?

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The Roman monarchal family that ruled from 616 to 579 BC and then again from 534 to 510 BC before being run out of Rome by Lucius Brutus

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Who was the 5th king of Rome?

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Lucius Tarquinius Priscus

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Who was the 7th king of Rome?

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Lucius Tarquinius Superbus

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Who was the 6th King of Rome?

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Servius Tullius

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How long was Servius Tullius’ reign?

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578 to 535 BC

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What king was originally a slave before his reign?

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Servius Tullius

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Who was Servius Tullius murdered by?

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His son-in-law, Tarquinius Superbus, who would be his successor

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Numa Pompilius started what cult?

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The cult of the Vestal