First Four Kings
Name the first four kings
Romulus, Numa Pompilius, Tullus Hostilius, Ancus Martius
Name the last three kings
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
How were Romulus and Remus rescued from certain death after being placed in a basket?
A she-wolf happened to be passing by. She rescued them and raised them with help from a woodpecker. She would bring them fruit, nuts, and even meat.
LTP immigrated to Rome from where?
Etruria.
What is augury?
Predicting the future by observing signs in nature
Tullus Hostilius had three brothers fight for Rome. Who were they?
The Horatii brothers (They fought against the Curiatii brothers from Alba Longa)
What type of bird took LTP's hat off his head?
An eagle.
How did Romulus and Remus try to determine who would rule Rome?
It was agreed that each would climb to the top of a hill and that they would wait for a sign or omen from the gods. Remus saw 6 vultures and Romulus saw 12 vultures. Then you know what happened. Hint: The city wasn't named "Reme."
Whose head caught on fire, according to legend?
Servius Tullius's
A census was given every
5 years
Under Numa's reign, the gates of the temple of Janus were closed. What did this mean?
Rome was at peace (by the way, these gates were often left open when other kings ruled...and even for much of the Republic).
Give three facts about Servian Wall (There are four facts total).
10 meters high, 3.5 meters thick, 31 km long (about 20 miles), and 16 gates.
Who was Sibyl of Cumae? What did she do? How many books did Superbus buy?
Sibyl was a mythical prophetess. She offered Lucius Tarquinius Superbus 9 books containing oracles about Rome for a price. He refused. She burned 3 books and offered 6 for the same prize. Tarquin refused again and she burned 3 more. She offered the last 3 books for the same price. Tarquin relented if only to save what knowledge was left.
Which god was angered and struck Tullus Hostilius's home with lightning?
Jupiter
Why was Pons Sublicius made of wood?
So that Romans could chop it or burn it down quickly to stop an invading army.
Give three accomplishments of Ancus Martius
Built first prison called "carcer," built Pons Sublicius which was wooden bridge over Tiber River, built port of Ostia
What are two accomplishments (think construction) of LTP?
Circus Maximus (great circle for games) and Cloaca Maxima (great sewer)
Tell the story of Horatii brothers versus Curiatii brothers
Refer to page 24 in history reader. Explain that Tullus Hostilius and king of Alba Longa wanted to save lives so it was proposed that three brothers from each city would fight each other. Horatius won by being clever. He ran away from the three Curiatii brothers (who had wounds of differing severity) and then dispatched them one by one. Oh- and he wasn't exactly nice to his sister when he returned home.
Under Servius Tullius , every able bodied man was expected to serve in the
army
What football team rocks above all others?
The Philadelphia Eagles
What are three accomplishments of Numa Pompilius (There are 4 total)
Founded Roman religion, created Pontifex Maximus (chief priest), developed new calendar with 12 months, divided people by trade (unions/ guilds)
What riddle did Oracle of Delphi give in response to the question "Who will rule Rome next?"
"Whomever kisses his mother first will rule Rome."
How did LTP become king?
LTP was made guardian of Ancus Martius's sons. After A.M. died, LTP proposed to the sons that they go hunting to take their mind off their father's death. While sons were hunting, he gave the public a rousing speech on why he should be king. When the sons returned from their hunting excursion, they found LTP on the throne.
In what year did the Republic begin?
509 BCE
Will the Eagles win another Superbowl in next 10 years?
The augurs say "most definitely."