Roma Flashcards
(32 cards)
What year is traditionally considered the founding year of Rome?
753 BC
Who was the first king of Rome?
Romulus
Which king of Rome is known for establishing the Roman Senate?
Numa Pompilius
What was the primary role of the ‘pater familias’ in a Roman family?
To be the head of the household and hold legal authority
True or False: Women in ancient Rome had the same legal rights as men.
False
Name one of the two legendary founders of Rome.
Romulus or Remus
How many kings ruled Rome during the Roman Kingdom period?
Seven
What was the primary function of the Roman Senate during the monarchy?
To advise the king
Fill in the blank: The last king of Rome was _____.
Tarquin the Proud
Which king is credited with the construction of the Circus Maximus?
Tarquin the Elder
What was the role of women in Roman society?
Primarily focused on family and household management
True or False: The ‘pater familias’ could sell his children into slavery.
True
Which king was known for his religious reforms?
Numa Pompilius
What term describes the legal authority of the ‘pater familias’ over his family?
Patria Potestas
What was the significance of the ‘comitia curiata’ in Roman society?
It was an assembly that granted the king the power to rule.
Who was the second king of Rome?
Numa Pompilius
Fill in the blank: The Roman family unit was centered around the _____.
pater familias
What was the legal status of women in Rome?
They were under the authority of a male guardian.
What was the main duty of the ‘pater familias’ regarding family property?
To manage and control all family assets.
Name one of the responsibilities of Roman women.
Managing the household or raising children
Who was the third king of Rome?
Tullus Hostilius
True or False: The Roman family structure was matriarchal.
False
Which king expanded Rome’s territory through military conquest?
Tullus Hostilius
What was the role of the ‘mater familias’?
To oversee household affairs and manage domestic tasks.
