Rome Flashcards
(15 cards)
What were the names of the brothers that founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Who founded Rome and when was this?
Romulus in 753 bc
Who were the consuls?
They didn’t want the king to have to much power so they added 2 people called consuls
What were the 2 names of the different citizens?
Patricians and the plebeians
What was the name of the river where Romulus and remus where rescued.
River Tiber
What were the two names of the leaders in the punic wars?
Scipio and hannibal
How many men and elephants were killed on the way to Rome in Italy?
More than half (35000) of the men and almost all of the elephants (30)
How many times did Hannibal beat Rome in the punic wars?
3
What are some roman tactics for battle?
The wedge, the testudo, the orb and the reppel
How many men were in a century?
80-100 men
How many men were in a legion?
5000-7000 men
Who was Julius caesar?
Julius caesar was the dictator of rome
Who wanted Caesar dead and why?
The senators because they saw that Caesar was getting to powerful
Where did Caesar get murdered?
In Rome in the great hall of pompey
Name some impacts of the roman invasion of Britain?
Roman roads, the religion, language, writing, numbers and the towns
