Test 1 Flashcards
What is the story of Romulus and Remus?
Numiter was the rightful king until his jealous brother, Amulius, pulled him off the throne. But Numiter had a daughter, Rhea Silvia, who if they were to have children, they would replace Amulius from the throne. Amulius couldn’t let this happen so he sent he to live in a temple to be a vestal virgin. Mars visited Rhea in her sleep and when she woke up, she was pregnant. Aurelius was very angry and ordered servants to drown her 2 boys, twins, in the Tiber River. The servants took pity on the boys and put them in a basket to float down the river. Mars protected them by sending a sacred she-wolf, woodpecker and fig tree. A royal Shepard came across the boys and took them home and he and his wife raised them some time later. They grew to be strong and clever, but also naughty and were caught stealing sheep from Numiter, who recognized Remus as his grandchild and took them both home, were they defeated Amulius. when they were 18, they decided to leave Alba Longa and create their own city. It was decided Romulus would build it since he saw 12 vultures and Remus saw 6. Remus made fun of Romulus when digging a ditch and Romulus accidentally killed him by throwing a spade in anger. Romulus finished building his city C. 753 BCE and he named it Rome.
What was the mixed government in Rome?
A mix of a monarchy, Aristocracy, oligarchy, and democracy.
Define consuls in Rome
Like kings. 2 powerful officials elected yearly.
Define the senate
Group who discussed things and advised Rome. 300 lifetime members. Included all citizens. Had power to agree on peace terms or declare war.
What is the assembly?
A thing at which people voted.
How does a mixed gvnt help a society stay strong for a long period of time?
Variety, represents everyone, satisfy most people, work is divided among many people.
What is democracy
A system of government by the whole pop. or by all eligible members of the state, typically through elected officials. (Assembly)
What is monarchy?
Rule through a single individual/monarch. (Consuls)
What is aristocracy and oligarchy
Form of government ruled by a few people or families. (Senate)
Why did Rome became a dictatorship
-gap between rich and poor grew
-many romans no longer wanted to obey the laws
-bitter veterans, they wanted a reward such as money or power for fighting Rome’s wars. Willing to follow ANYONE who promised them something.(unloyal)
-elected consul named Marius REFUSED to step down and became powerful military leader. Senate became afraid of the army and did not want to quarrel with Marius.
Eventually became a monarchy, ruled by Julius Caesar
Name of the main Roman river
Tiber River
Name of language in Rome
Latin
Religion at end of empire
Christianity
How were grapes and olives important?
Grapes: made wine
Olives: made olive oil for cooking, dressing and relishes
What happened in the colloseum
Gladiatorial and aquatic shows. Gladiators would fight each other, animals, or animals would fight animals. Sometimes innocent people would be thrown in to fight the beasts all for the thrill. Naval battles sometimes happened by flooding the colosseum. Most ended with no survivors.
What was Roman peace
Pax Romana. A 200 year period of peace in all of the Mediterranean brought about by Augustus. Brought prosperity and happiness to Rome. He was the first Emperor.
