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Roessler Unit 1 Ch 1 Flashcards

1
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Who was the first king of Rome?

A

Romulus

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2
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Who raised Romulus and Remus?

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Faustulus and Acca Larentia

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3
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Who was king of Alba Longa before he was ousted by his brother, Amulius?

A

Numitor

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4
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Who was the daughter of Numitor?

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Rhea Silvia

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5
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In order to keep her from bearing any children that might take the throne, what did Amulius do to Rhea Silvia?

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Make her a Vestal Virgin

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6
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Who was the grandfather of Romulus and Remus?

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Numitor

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7
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Who were the parents of Romulus and Remus?

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Rhea Silvia and Mars

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8
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When deciding who would be King of their new city, how many vultures did Romulus and Remus see, respectively?

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12 vultures and 6 vultures

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9
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Where does Romulus build walls for the city, because he wanted it to be founded there?

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Palatine Hill

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10
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Where does Remus build walls for the city, because he wanted it to be founded there?

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Aventine Hill

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11
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When Remus jumps over the walls that Romulus built, what does Romulus do?

A

Kill him

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12
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When the Sabines were invited to this Roman festival in December in honor of Neptune, Rome kidnapped the Sabine women.

A

Consualia Festival

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13
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Who was the father of Tarpeia, and in charge of manning the Citadel?

A

Spurius Tarpeius

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14
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Who was the daughter of Spurius Tarpeius?

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Tarpeia

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15
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Who opened the gates of the Citadel for what the Sabines “wore on their left arms?”

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Tarpeia

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16
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How did Tarpeia die?

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The Sabines gave her what they “wore on their left arms” - shields - killing her with it and then throwing her off of a nearby cliff edge

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17
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What was the cliff edge that Tarpeia was thrown off of known as today?

A

Tarpeian Rock

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18
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What type of people are killed by being thrown off of the Tarpeian Rock?

A

Traitors

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19
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Who convinced the Romans and Sabines to stop fighting?

A

Sabine women

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20
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Who was the wife of Romulus?

A

Hersilia

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21
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What was the ethnicity of Hersilia?

A

Sabine

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22
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Romulus co-rules with this Sabine King for a short time after the Sabine women stop the fighting between them.

A

Titus Tatius

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23
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Where does Titus Tatius die?

A

Lavinia

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24
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Where was Romulus most likely killed by his own Senators?

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Near the Lapis Niger

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25
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What was the official story of Romulus’ death?

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That he disappeared in a storm near the Lapis Niger

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26
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Who was the 2nd King of Rome?

A

Numa Pompilius

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27
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Who was the daughter of Titus Tatius that then married Numa Pompilius?

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Tatia

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28
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What Roman King was responsible for instituting Religious Customs?

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Numa Pompilius

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29
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What Roman King was responsible for the creation of the Pontifex Maximus?

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Numa Pompilius

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30
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What Roman King was responsible for the creation of the Temple of Janus?

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Numa Pompilius

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31
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What Roman King was responsible for adding the months of January and February to the calendar?

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Numa Pompilius

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32
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When the Temple of Janus’ doors were closed, what did that mean about the state of Rome?

A

That Rome was at peace

33
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When the Temple of Janus’ doors were open, what did that mean about the state of Rome?

A

That Rome was at war

34
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What nymph advised Numa Pompilius during his reign?

A

Egeria

35
Q

Who was the 3rd King of Rome?

A

Tullus Hostilius

36
Q

During Tullus Hostilius’ reign Rome is at war with what neighboring city?

A

Alba Longa

37
Q

Rather than decimate their armies, Rome and Alba Longa fight having what triplets go against each other?

A

Horatii (Rome) vs. Curiatii (Alba Longa)

38
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Who wins the Horatii vs. Curiatii fight?

A

Rome

39
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Even though Alba Longa loses the Horatii vs. Curiatii fight, what Abla Longan king breaks his word of alliance with Rome?

A

Mettius Fufetius

40
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Mettius Fufetius got what nation to fight Rome, acting like he was with the Romans but then switching mid-way to help the enemy?

A

Fidenae

41
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As a result for Mettius Fufetius’ treachery, what does Tullus Hostilius do to him?

A

Draws and quarters him by tearing him apart with chariots

42
Q

Who was the 4th King of Rome?

A

Ancus Marcius

43
Q

When was the specific date of Rome’s founding?

A

April 21, 753 BC

44
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Who was the grandfather of Ancus Marcius?

A

Numa Pompilius

45
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Ancus Marcius built this bridge across the Tiber.

A

Pons Sublicius

46
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What material was the Pons Sublicius made of?

A

Wood

47
Q

When was the Pons Fabricius made?

A

62 BC

48
Q

What was the Pons Fabricius made of?

A

Stone

49
Q

When bridging the Tiber, what two things does Ancus Marcius then add to Rome?

A

Janiculum Hill and the port of Ostia

50
Q

How far away was the Port of Ostia from Rome?

A

10-12 miles

51
Q

The port of Ostia was at the mouth of what River?

A

Tiber

52
Q

Who was the 5th King of Rome?

A

Tarquinius Priscus

53
Q

What was the real name of Tarquinius Priscus, before he became King?

A

Lucumo

54
Q

Where did Tarquinius Priscus immigrate from before arriving in Rome?

A

Etruria

55
Q

Tarquinus Priscus’ father immigrated from what city before arriving in Etruria?

A

Corinth

56
Q

Who was the wife of Tarquinius Priscus?

A

Tanaquil

57
Q

What omen was interpreted by Tanaquil to say Lucumo would become King of Rome?

A

An eagle taking Lucumo’s hat and then returning it

58
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How does Tarquinius Priscus secure his kingship when Ancus Marcius dies?

A

By sending Ancus Marcius’ sons on a hunting trip; while they were gone Tarquinius Priscus secured his own kingship

59
Q

Tarquinius Priscus built this structure between the Palatine and Aventine Hill

A

Circus Maximus

60
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Who kills Tarquinius Priscus?

A

The sons of Ancus Marcius

61
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In what manner do the sons of Ancus Marcius kill Tarquinius Priscus?

A

By burying an axe in Tarquinius Priscus’ head

62
Q

Who was the 6th King of Rome?

A

Servius Tullius

63
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What omen did Tanaquil interpret as a sign that Servius Tullius would be king after Tarquinius Priscus?

A

As a baby his head caught on fire

64
Q

What did the Servian Wall allegedly encompass?

A

The 7 Hills of Rome

65
Q

Although it is alleged that the Servian Wall was built during Servius Tullius’ reign, what does archaeological evidence suggest?

A

It was built during the early Republican era of Rome

66
Q

Servius Tullius is credited with this tradition of enlisting all citizens of Rome to the military.

A

Roman Census

67
Q

After the census, the lustrum / Suovetaurilia ceremony entailed what three animals being sacrificed?

A

Pig, sheep, bull

68
Q

Who were the two daughters of Servius Tullius?

A

Tullia Major and Tullia Minor

69
Q

Who kills Servius Tullius by running him over with a chariot?

A

Tullia Minor

70
Q

Who was Tullia Minor and Tullia Major initially married to, respectively?

A

Arruns Tarquin and Lucius Tarquin

71
Q

Because Tullia Minor and Lucius Tarquin wanted to get together, what did Tullia Minor do?

A

Kill Arruns Tarquin and Tullia Major

72
Q

What was the name of Lucius Tarquin after Servius Tullius died, hence his ascending to kingship with Tullia Minor?

A

Tarquinius Superbus

73
Q

Who was the 7th King of Rome?

A

Tarquinius Superbus

74
Q

Tarquinius Superbus is credited with building/completing this Temple?

A

Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus

75
Q

Tarquinius Superbus is credited with building this amazing sewer system, one of the first of its king for Rome.

A

Cloaca Maxima

76
Q

What son of Tarquinius Superbus raped Lucretia?

A

Sextus Tarquin

77
Q

Who was the husband of Lucretia?

A

Collatinus

78
Q

After the Rape of Lucretia what two people lead a revolt and exile Tarquinius Superbus, ending the Roman monarchy?

A

Lucius Junius Brutus and Collatinus

79
Q

When does the Roman Monarchy end and Roman Republic begin?

A

509 BC

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