Roman Hierarchy
Was it possible for slaves in Rome to be freed? If so, how could this happen?
Aeneas is the father of what great city?
Rome
7
What role did the Sabine women play during the Roman-Sabine war?
They interjected themselves between the two groups to stop the fighting.
How many kings did ancient Rome have?
7
What is a Plebian and what political rights do they have?
The average citizen of Rome, could not vote, had to pay taxes. Could own property.
Which island did the refugee Trojans land on before finally arriving in Italy?
Sicily
What is the mountain range in northern Italy?
the Alps
Romulus and Remus were descendants of which ancient figure?
Aeneas
by election of the patricians
The Senate is made up of what class of Roman citizens?
Patricians
Which goddess is the mother of Aeneas
Aphrodite/Venus
Name the 5 natural resources of Rome
Olives/olive oil, salt, iron/copper, grapes (wine), fish.
Capitoline wolf
Who is the first king of Rome?
Romulus
What is a patrician?
descendant of a patriarch of the city (descendant of the founding fathers of Rome).
What is the name of the love interest of Aeneas in the city of Carthage?
Dido
What is the name of the mountain range that runs the spine of the Italian peninsula?
Apennine Mountains
Why did Romulus kill his brother Remus?
Remus had jumped over his wall
Who rebelled against the last King of Rome?
Brutus
What are 'Checks and Balances' in government?
Each branch holds exclusive powers to perform their own function (ie. judges interpret law, Legislators create law, Executives enforce law).
What was the name of Aeneas' father?
Anchises
Rome is surrounded by which three seas...
Tyrrhenian Sea, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea
Upon which hill did Romulus choose to build his city?
Tarquin's son defiles one of the Roman women, what was her name?
Lucretia