Romulus/Remus
What was Rhea Silva's punishment for having children?
Her twin sons were to be thrown into the Tiber River to die
The Etruscans originally based their alphabet upon what other ancient language?
Greek
Most dancing that the Etruscans did was used as a form of what?
Worship/Connection to Religion
How many consuls were there in the Roman Republic
2
How long were Roman senators elected for?
Life
Around 800 BC, who gave birth to a set of twin sons who eventually founded Rome?
Rhea Silva
The Etruscans built what to drain their marshy fields?
Tunnels, Dams
In their daily life, the Etruscans would do what sorts of activities?
Wrestling, running, horse racing, boxing
What were some of the difficulties facing Plebeians in the Roman Republic?
Could not marry Patricians, could not serve in the government, if caught into debt could be sold into slavery
This branch of the Roman government handled daily problems, advised the consuls, discussed ways to deal with other countries, proposed laws, and approved public contracts for building roads/temples
Senate
Who discovered the boys on the bank of the Tiber River & decided to care for them?
She-wolf
The Etruscans are commonly known as what due to their fierceness as pirates & as traders?
"The people of the sea"
Most land in Etruscan civilization was owned by who?
A few wealthy families
What were the two classes of people in the Roman Republic?
Patricians / Plebeians
All Roman citizens belonged to this branch of government, which could declare war or agree to peace terms
Roman Assembly
After being found by Faustulus, Romulus & Remus would be raised as what?
Shepherds
What is the most prominent battle formation/technique the Etruscans learned from the Greeks?
Phalanx Formation
This group of priestly aristocrats would read omens of what is to happen
Soothsayers
Following the Romans overthrowing Tarquin in 509 BC, the Romans set up what type of government in which people choose their rulers?
Republic
The foundation of all Roman law was carved onto bronze tablets known as what?
The Twelve Tables
Romulus stood & saw 12 vultures atop what hill in Rome?
Palatine
What was the now common article of clothing that the Etruscans had that majorly set them apart from others?
Shoes made of leather- gave them better footing
What Etruscan ritual/tradition became the blueprint for the Roman Gladiatorial Games?
Etruscan noble funerals
Patricians were the only group of people with a real say in the government because they were the only ones who were allowed to?
Perform the religious rituals needed to hold office
What was the first step in moving the Roman Republic more towards equality?
Election of tribunes and recording of laws on the Twelve Tables