Foundation of Rome
What country is Rome in? Who was it named after?
Italy - Romulus
Which social class did the Patricians belong to? The plebeians?
Upper/wealthy class
Lower/middle class
Name one significant individual that we have studied in this unit
Julius ceasar
Spartacus
romulus and remus
The ancient romans were polytheistic. what does this mean?
They worshiped multiple Gods and Goddesses
What happened at Pompeii?
Volcanic eruption. Mount Vesuvius
Rome is surrounded by what sea? What was it useful for?
The Mediterranean.
Trading.
Who was the head of the family in ancient Rome? what's the Latin word for it
The father - Paterfamilias
What was Julius Caesar famous for?
Being a great public speaker, a great general and politician
When you died, where did your soul get transported to?
The underworld - Tartarus or the Elysian Fields
Where did the ancient romans host events and entertainments? name two types of entertainment
Colosseum. gladiator fights, chariot racing and Greek plays
What is the name of the river that passes through Rome? what was it used for?
Tiber river. Trade/transport and as a water supply
What was the role of women?
They had no rights or a say in much. They were seen as the property of the man and had to run teh househodl and raise kids.
How and why did Julius Caesar die?
Got stabbed 23 times. Senators were jealous of him and felt threatened by his power.
Who were the vestal virgins?
6 young girls chosen to look after the fire of vesta as this flame represented life and they believed Rome would collapse if it ever turned off.
Poorly. They would be sold and bought on the market, harsh treatment, forced to fight for entertainment, whipped....
What were the twin brothers fighting about? who died as a result?
They were fighting over the location of where to build the city of Rome. Remus jumped over Romulus' wall and this made him angry so he killed him
Compare the living conditions of the poor and the rich
Poor lived in crammed apartments that were smelly and at risk of burning
Rich lived in Villas that had a courtyard, bathhouse and salves working for them
He was a slave who was forced to be a gladiator. He led a slave revolt against the Roman republic
Why were ancient roman soldiers so successful?
harsh training, disciplined, well equipped, brave and strong
What role did gladiators play in Ancient Rome?
They were used for the entertainment of people. They were owned by the wealthy patricians who trained them to fight (they were slaves)
List 3 characteristic of the location of Rome
Surrounded by hills, mountains, Mediterranean sea and fertile soil
Why did people visit the bathhouse? who was allowed there
Rich people. mainly men, women had to go to a womens one only at certain hours.
Went there to clean themselves, to relax, eat and for hygiene
Spartacus's revolution is seen as such a significant event in history. Why? what did it achieve?
Freedom. Stood up for the rights of the slaves and helped to encourage and motivate t the to be strong and brave and to fight
What was the structure of the Roman army? How were the rows organised?
Why?
Very structured with newbies at the front and more experienced men at the back.
So they don't run away, better to sacrifice the newly trained men, to have the experiences men at the back for protection
What was discovered at Pomepii?
Ancient ruins of a vibrant city/civilisation that was luxurious and well designed.