Ancient Empires
Which Ancient Empires have we studied before learning about Rome?
How were Romulus and Remus related?
Romulus and Remus were brothers.
Where were the Etruscans located in Italy?
They lived north of Rome in the hills.
How could you tell that someone in Ancient Rome was powerful?
You could tell by the clothing they wore. Different colors of togas were for different classes.
How many kings did Ancient Rome have?
Seven kings
Where is did the Ancient Roman Empire begin?
Rome which is in Italy
Who raised Romulus and Remus?
A wolf and a shepherd and his wife.
Who did the Etruscans trade with?
The Etruscans traded with the Greeks.
What color did kings wear?
Purple
Rome created a Republic where they chose their leaders. Who was allowed to vote?
Rich and powerful men.
How large was the Ancient Roman empire when it first began?
The Ancient Roman empire began as a tiny village in Italy.
What did the brothers build to protect the new city?
The brothers built a short wall to protect the new city.
Did the Etruscans and Romans get along?
Sometimes. The Romans fought with the Etruscans but also traded with them and learned many things from them.
What do you call the bundle of rods with an ax blade that men carried to show their power?
A fasces
Which class did the rich and powerful men belong to?
Patrician
How long did the Ancient Roman empire last?
The Ancient Roman empire lasted hundreds and hundreds of years
Which brother jumped over the wall?
Remus and he was then killed by Romulus.
What did the Romans learn from the Etruscans?
Clothing, painting, music, Greek Gods and symbols of power
Where can you find these symbols of power today?
A fasces is on the US dime and many government buildings.
Which class did the poor and enslaved belong to?
Plebian
Which empire was larger? Rome or Alexander's in Greece?
The Roman empire was larger than Alexander the Great's empire
Romulus named the city of Rome after what?
Romulus named Rome after himself and became the first king.
What did the Etruscans make out of metals?
Weapons and jewelry
Rome decided to have 2 leaders so that no one person was too powerful. What were those 2 leaders called?
Consuls
Did the plebians wear togas?
No, just a simple tunic in tans and browns.