Origins of Rome
What did Roman men wear?
A shepherd
Who was the first king of Rome??
Romulus
Who ruled in the republic?
Consuls
Where did Ms. Schorlemer's oldest sister go to college?
Baylor :)
When was Rome founded?
753 BC
What is R & R's grandpa's name?
Numitor
Who was the second king of Rome?
Numa Pompilius
When were the Licinian Laws enacted?
367 BC
What does "veto" mean?
"I forbid"
What sea is Rome on?
Mediterranean Sea
What did R & R's uncle order to be done to the twins?
He ordered that they be thrown into the Tiber River.
Who chose the second king of Rome to be king?
The Senate
What were the two classes of people in Roman society?
Patricians
Plebeians
Who is head of familia in Ancient Rome? (Latin and English)
Paterfamilia
Father
Who lived in the area before the Romans? (3)
Etruscans
Greeks
Latins
What was the shepherds name who saved R & R from the wolf?
Faustulus
What did Romulus do to get the men of Rome wives?
Threw a big festival
Invited everyone
During the party, gave the signal
Roman men kidnapped the women
What government position was given for the plebeians to have?
Tribunes
What is the role of the censor?
To make sure everyone is doing what they're supposed to
On what river is Rome located?
Tiber River
What did Amulius do so that Numitor's kids wouldn't steal the throne from him? (2)
He killed Numitor's son
He made Numitor's daughter become a priestess (couldn't get married for 30 years)
Who was the wife of Numa Pompilius?
Egeria (a goddess/ fairy)
What are the Laws of the Twelve Tables?
Written laws of Rome
In a public place
For all to see
Palatine Hill