The Roman Empire Flashcards
When was Rome created?
753 BC
Who created Rome?
Romulus and Reemus
What landmark was Rome near?
Tiber River
What was used as protection?
7 hills
What 2 groups made up Rome?
Greek and Etruscans
What part did the Greeks take up?
Naples and Sicily
How did Rome rule at first?
Monarchy
How many kings were there?
5
How many were Etruscan?
4
Who was the 1st Etruscan King?
Romulus (753- 715 BC)
Who was the 2nd Etruscan King?
Noma Pompilius (715-673 BC)
Who was the 3rd Etruscan King?
Tullus Hostilius (673-641 BC)
Who was the 4th Etruscan King?
Ancus Marcus (641-616 BC)
Who was the 5th King?
Tarquin
What ended his reign?
He was overthrown by a revolt
Who led the revolt to overthrow Tarquin?
Lucius Junius Brutus
How many consuls were there?
2
What could the consuls do?
Call for dictators and had absolute command of army
What was Roman Upper-class citizen?
Patrician
What was a Roman Lower-class person?
Plebeians
Who was the “good dictator”?
Cincinnatus
When was Cincinnatus dictator?
458 BC
What was Cincinnatus before he was dictator?
Farmer
Who did Cincinnatus defeat as dictator?
Aequi