World History Exam 3

Question 1

Where was the city of Romans founded?

Answer 1

Along the Tiber River

Question 2

Romans wre one of many groups, such as the…

Answer 2

Etruscans, Umbrians and Greek peoples in Southern Italy (Magna Grecia)

Question 3

The Founding Muth of Romulus and Remus

Answer 3

Romulus and Remus were two orphans.
Cared for by a She Wolf.
Romulus killed Remus and founded the City of Rome on the Palatine Hill, becoming its first King.
Roman Kingdom lasted from 753 BCE-509BCE

Question 4

How did the Roman kingdom get their kings?

Answer 4

The Kings were elected by citizens

Question 5

The King or Chief Magistrate oversaw…

Answer 5

Senate and plebian Assemblies

Question 6

Lucius Junius Brutus

good bit of stuff here

Answer 6

Relative of the King Tarquin the Proud.
one of the key conspirators in overthrowing the monarchy in 509 BCE because of the violation of noblewoman Lucretia, by Tarquin’s son.
Founded a Republic that replaced the King with magistrates who oversaw the Senate and Plebian Assemblies.

Question 7

Roman Government, who can vote?

Answer 7

Voting citizens consisted of only Males

Question 8

Roman Government, who can stand for public office?

Answer 8

Only Male citizens were permitted to stand for public office

Question 9

Roman Government, Were women citizens?

Answer 9

Yes, just not allowed to vote or hold public office