Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Y7 History > The Romans > Flashcards

The Romans Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® U.S. History flashcards European History 101 flashcards AP® European History flashcards AP® World History flashcards World History 102 flashcards U.S. History 102 flashcards World History 101 flashcards U.S. History 101 flashcards
1
Q

Who founded Rome?

A

According to Roman legend, Rome was formed by Romulus in 753 BC.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Who is Remus?

A

The twin brother of Romulus.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What happened to Remus?

A

He was killed by Romulus in a quarrel.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Where were Romulus and Remus abandoned?

A

On the River Tiber on the orders of a wicked and jealous king.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Who was the father of Romulus and Remus?

A

The god Mars.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How were the twins saved?

A

The cradle was washed ashore, and they were suckled by a kindly she-wolf.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Who brought up Romulus and Remus?

A

A shepherd

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Where was Rome founded?

A

On the banks of the River Tiber.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Who was Rome named after?

A

Romulus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Why was the Roman republic set up?

A

So that the people could choose who became the leader, which prevented tyrants like King Taarquin from becoming the leader.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is a republic?

A

A country without a monarch.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What were the consuls?

A

Two people who ruled Rome.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How long were the consuls elected for?

A

One year.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

List all the ways that the Romans stopped the consuls from becoming too powerful.

A
  1. By having two consuls instead of one
  2. By electing them for only a year
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Who were the Senate?

A

A council of very experienced politicians.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Why were the Senate usually rich men?

A

Because politicians did not get paid.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What does SPQR stand for?

A

Senatus Populus-Que Romanus (The Senate and the People of Rome)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Who were the citizens?

A

The people who were allowed to vote.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What were the two distinct classes of Roman citizens?

A
  1. Patricians (noble people)
  2. Plebeians (common people)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Who was not allowed to vote?

A

Slaves and women.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What were the Punic Wars?

A

The wars between Rome and Carthage.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

When did the Punic Wars begin?

A

264 BC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

When did the Punic Wars end?

A

146 BC.

24
Q

Why did Rome and Carthage clash?

A

Carthage threatened Rome’s trade.

25
Q

What happened in the first Punic war?

A

Rome and Carthage made peace in 241 BC. Carthage lost some land and money but remained powerful.

26
Q

What happened in the 2nd Punic war?

A

A Carthaginian army lead by the general Hannibal invaded Italy in 218 BC. 70,000 Romans were killed at the battle of Cannae. This was the worst defeat in the history of Rome.

27
Q

What was the peace treaty of 202 BC?

A

Carthage had to give away lots of their possessions as well as all Roman prisoners and 100 hostages and also never go to war without Roman permission.

28
Q

What happened in the third Punic war?

A

Carthage city was destroyed.

29
Q

How did Rome organise their army?

A
  1. They were made up of full-time trained soldiers.
  2. All male Roman citizens between the ages of 17 and 46 could be called up as soldiers.
  3. Soldiers were organised into large groups called legions, which were made up of about 5,000 men.
30
Q

How did the legions work?

A

The officer commanding a legion was called the legate. Each legion was divided up into ten groups called cohorts, which were divided into six centuries - units of 80-100 men. Each group shared a tent and a mule when they were on the march.

31
Q

How did the soldiers keep healthy?

A

They must not remain too long near unhealthy marshes and must not drink swampy water. They had to do daily exercise. A group of soldiers were not allowed to stay in one place for too long so that they wouldn’t infect the area.
A young soldier should be in good shape.
People who worked feminine jobs should be kept away from the army.

32
Q

How are Roman camps built?

A

Whenever the Romans invade an enemy country, they never fight a battle until they have strengthened their fighting camp.
They do not build it carelessly. The inside of the camp is divided up into rows of tents. The outer defences are made to look just like a wall. These camps were built frequently.

33
Q

How were Roman soldiers punished?

A

By getting stoned or beaten to death by other soldiers.

34
Q

What was the sign that the other soldiers were to stone/beat a soldier to death?

A

When an officer took a baton and touched a man with it.

35
Q

Why were a soldier’s sandals important?

A

Because he would need to march quickly to the place of attack.

36
Q

How was the sandal designed?

A

It was strong and the nails on the sole helped it carry weight over long distances.

37
Q

What was the testudo formation?

A

A shield formation that protected the men against missiles.

38
Q

What war machines did the Romans use?

A

Ballistas which were hurling machines which could pierce body armour and shields.

39
Q

How did the Romans disturb the enemy?

A

The shape of the ships, the beating of the oars and by the war engines.

40
Q

How did Roman soldiers clear the way?

A

Slings, arrows and war engines.

41
Q

How did Camillus split up the workers?

A

Into six shifts, to work six hours in turn.

42
Q

How did the Romans attack the city of Veii?

A

Using a tunnel that they built.

43
Q

Why did Caesar choose to invade Gaul?

A

It was the most likely place to give him wealth and triumphs.

44
Q

How did Caesar gain wealth from Gaul?

A

By making them pay 400,000 gold pieces in taxes each year and stealing statues from temples.

45
Q

How did Caesar make himself seem smarter?

A

Learning oratory, making clever remarks and choosing his words cleverly.

46
Q

How did Caesar take chances?

A

By saying “let’s throw the dice” when crossing the Rubicon.

47
Q

Who was Augustus?

A

The first emperor of Rome.

48
Q

Who was Mark Antony?

A

Caesar’s friend who was a possible candidate for the first Roman emperor.

49
Q

Who did Antony fall in love with?

A

Cleopatra.

50
Q

Why did Augustus grow angry at Antony?

A

He neglected his duties to the empire.

51
Q

What happened in 31 BC?

A

Augustus declared war against Antony.

52
Q

What happened to Mark Antony?

A

He killed himself after losing the battle.

53
Q

What happened to Cleopatra?

A

She killed herself by allowing a snake to bite her.

54
Q

What made Augustus a successful leader?

A

How he got rid of his enemies.

55
Q

Why did Claudius invade Britain?

A

Because of good resources, like metal ore and corn.

56
Q

How did the Romans impact Britain?

A

Roman roads that were proper, different gods, a new language with words that are still in the English language and town layouts.

Y7 History (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions