Rome Unit 1 Flashcards
(43 cards)
Who was Aeneas?
Son of Anchises and Venus (Aphrodite)
What is Aeneas
He fought in the Trojan War, Symbol of duty and destiny.
How is Aeneas related to the Julii?
Same way Ody is related to Hermes
What is the Julii?
Julius Caeser clan
How is Aenaes related to Rome?
Founder of Rome
Who was Romulus?
Son of Mars (god of war, Ares) and Rhea Silvia, Twin brother of Remus.
What did Romulus accomplish?
Romulus founded the Rome, built its army and population, created its early government, and Orchestrated the Sabine Women.
When was Rome founded?
753 BC
Who was Numa Pompilius?
Second king of Rome. My just, calm, and philosophical king.
What did Numa Pompilius accomplish?
Created the Vestal Virgins, temples and the calendar. Made Rome more peaceful through religion.
Who was Tullus Hostilius?
Third King of Rome. The cunt who made Numa look like a sap.
What did Tullus Hostilius do?
Expanded Roman territory, oversaw the legend of the Horatii and Curiatii, disrespected religious traditions and then died being struck by lightening.
Who were the Horatii?
The triplets who fought on the mountain and conquered Alba Longa. Surviving brother killed his sister.
Who was Ancus Marcius?
The dragon warrior who combined both religion and war. Related to my baddie Numa.
What did Ancus Marcius accomplish and construct?
Built the first bridge over the Tiber River, founded the port city of Ostia, built Rome’s first prison, kept up religious traditions.
Who was Lucius Tarquinius Priscus?
Fifth king of Rome, first Etruscan king. This is where it starts to get messy.
What did Lucius Tarquinius do?
Making the city wealthier, grander, and more powerful. Built the Cloaca Maxima (Rome’s sewer system), and
starting construction on the Circus Maximus, doubled the size of the Senate.
What elements of Etruscan culture did Lucius Tarquinius bring to Rome?
Introduced Etruscan symbols of royalty—like the purple robe, ivory throne, and golden crown.
How did Lucius Tarquinius die?
He was assassinated by the sons of Ancus Marcius. His wife Tanaquil covered it up until their protégé, Servius Tullius, could take the throne.
Who was Servius Tullius?
Sixth king of Rome, the slave.
What did Servius Tullius contribute to Rome?
He did the Servian Constitution
What is the Servian Constitution?
A major set of reforms by Servius Tullius; Census and social classes, the army was reorganized into a class-based system, Rome was divided into tribes and civic units, the Senate became more influential in the political process, allowed for more involvement from Rome’s middle and lower classes.
Who is Tarquinius Superbus?
The final king of Rome, came to power after assassinating Servius Tullius.
What did Tarquinius Superbus do?
The completion of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, a harsh and oppressive ruler- ignoring the Senate - and disregarded Roman traditions so no one liked him.
