Romans
Q: He wrote Rome’s early history and is one of our main sources about Roman legends.
A: Who is Livy?
Q: The Romans overthrew this last king of Rome, ending the monarchy in 509 BC.
A: Who is Tarquinius Superbus aka Tarquin the Proud?
Q: These two officials served one-year terms and led Rome as joint heads of state.
A: Who are the consuls?
Q: Julius Caesar was assassinated on this date.
A: What is March 15, 44 BC (the Ides of March)?
Q: This ally of Caesar gave a funeral speech that turned the people of Rome against the conspirators.
A: Who is Mark Antony?
Q: He defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama, ending the Second Punic War.
A: Who is Scipio Africanus?
Q: Roman citizen-soldiers served in these highly trained units of about 5,000 men.
A: What is a legion?
Q: This body of 300 men controlled money, foreign policy, and advised the consuls. Hint: Romulus originally chose 100
A: What is the Senate?
Q: These two men led the conspiracy to kill Caesar.
A: Who are Brutus and Cassius?
Q: In his will, Caesar left Roman citizens two months’ wages and opened his private gardens—facts revealed during this event.
A: What is Caesar’s funeral?
Q: These two brothers attempted land reforms to help veterans but were killed for their efforts.
A: Who are Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus?
Q: This early Roman value meant devotion to religion, family, and country.
A: What is pietas?
Q: This official protected plebeian rights and could veto actions harmful to them.
A: What is a tribune of the plebs?
Q:By the time Caesar was offered a crown, which 2 other members of the first triumverate were dead?
Who are Crassus and Pompey?
Q: Caesar’s adopted son who became his political heir.
A: Who is Octavian?
Q: This Roman general reformed the army so soldiers were loyal to him rather than the Senate.
A: Who is Gaius Marius?
Q: These laws were posted in the Forum to protect plebeian rights beginning in 450 BC.
A: What are the Twelve Tables?
Q: When Rome faced extreme crisis, this temporary position granted full power for six months.
A: What is a dictator?
Q: This phrase—meaning “Thus always to tyrants”—was associated with Caesar’s death.
A: What is Sic semper tyrannis?
Q: These three men formed the official Second Triumvirate.
A: Who are Octavian, Mark Antony, and Lepidus?
Q: He marched on Rome and became the first self-appointed dictator, setting a dangerous precedent.
A: Who is Sulla?
Q: These were the tribe of people native to Italy that Rome defeated in the early Republic wars. Hint: The last king of Rome was one of these...
Etruscans
Q:This man was idealized as the "perfect" Roman for his ability to go from his farm, to dictator for 2 weeks, then back to his farm
A: Who is Cincinnatus?
Q:What title did Caesar give himself? it wasn't a king or emperor but...
A: Dictator for Life
Q: This 31 BC naval battle ended Antony’s power and left Octavian sole ruler of Rome.
A: What is the Battle of Actium?