Early Rome
What was the name of the twins thought to have founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Which people in the Roman Republic held imperium?
The consuls
How many people did Caesar kill and enslave in Gaul?
2 million (1 million each)
Who was known as Rome's richest man/
Crassus
Which mountain range did Hannibal cross during the Punic Wars?
The Alps
What was the name of Rome's last king?
Tarquin Superbus
What was the name of the relationship between patrician and plebeian families?
Patron-client
Which river did Caesar cross in 49 BCE, launching the Civil War/
The Rubicon River
Who was the staunch conservative who opposed the First Triumvirate?
Cato
Which two countries to Pompey flee to early in the Civil War?
Greece and Egypt
Which river ran through Rome?
The Tiber
How many people were members of the Senate?
300 (then 600, then 900)
What year was Caesar born?
100 BCE
Who was the famous orator who opposed both Cataline and the Triumvirs?
Cicero
Who were the members of the First Triumvirate and why was it formed?
Caesar wanted to become consul, Pompey needed land for his veterans, and Crassus sought tax rebates for the equites
Which neighbouring civilisation had a great influence on Rome's development?
The Etruscans
Cursus Honorum
What role was Caesar elected to in 63 BCE?
Pontifex maximus
Which person switched from plebeian to patrician and hired gangs to intimidate Pompey?
Clodius
What two laws did Pompey create that worked against Caesar?
1. Five-year interval between magistracies
2. Candidates must appear at elections in person
In which year did Rome transition from a monarchy to a republic?
509 BCE
What reforms did the Gracchi fight for?
Grain and land redistributions
In what year did Caesar serve as consul?
59 BCE
Which person was Caesar's co-consul?
Bibulus
What was the name of the two Egyptians fighting for power when Caesar arrived?
Cleopatra VII and Ptolemy XIII