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Classical History Review Test 1
Classical History Review Test 1
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9th Grade
02/04/2012

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Aeneas
Definition
Moved people from inside of Troy to Italy
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Amulius
Definition
forced himself on throne of Alba took the throne from his brother Numitor
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Ancus Marcius
Definition
Numus' Grandson, 4th King of Rome. War and peace as needed.
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Collatinus
Definition
One of the first two Consul of Rome after the Monarchy. After he resigned Publicola took his place. Wife was Lucretia.
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Coriolanus
Definition
After Monarchy: Aristocrat that spoke out against the Plebians. General war against Volcian army. Banished from Rome.
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Curiattii & Horatii
Definition
Curiattii (Alba)
Horatii (Rome) WINNERS
during the Reign of Tullus Hostilius
Triplets, fought each other
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Dido
Definition
Queen of Carthage had an affair with Aeneas. Her suicide brought a curse on Aeneas an his decedents
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Junius Brutus
Definition
Pretended to be an idiot, but was smart enough to "kiss the earth" and become one of the first two consuls of Rome
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Livy
Definition
Wrote about Rome's History from 753BC to 9 BC, lived during the Roman Republic and the life of Augustus.
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Lucretia
Definition
Collantinus' wife, got raped by Sexus Tarquinius, son of Tarquinius Superbus. Her assault and subsequent suicide led to the banishment of the Tarquin family.
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Numa Pompilius
Definition
2nd king, peaceful and religious. From Sabine.
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Numitor
Definition
rightful heir of Alba throne. His brother Amulius took the throne and tried to kill Numitor's grandsons Romulus and Remus
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Plutarch
Definition
lived during Roman Empire. Wrote history
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Publicola
Definition
Consul of Rome, after the Monarchy, took the place of Collantinus.
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Remus
Definition
His capture brought about he discovery of Sylvia's lost children. Killed by brother Romulus
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Romulus
Definition
1st king of Rome
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Servius Tullius
Definition
6th king, flames over his head. Servant that became king.
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Sylvia
Definition
Mother of Romulus and Remus Father was Mars
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Tanaquil
Definition
(Lucumo) Tarquinius Priscus' wife, encouraged him to move to Rome from Corinth.
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Tarquinius Priscus
Definition
5th King of Rome, Built temple of Jupiter and Circus Maximus, and sewer system. Also named Lucumo, Killed by Ancus Marcius' 2 sons
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Tarquinius Superbus
Definition
7th and final king of Rome. Got banished after years of tyranny and subjugation of the people.
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Tatius
Definition
King of Sabines during Romulus' time. Convinced Sabines to attack Rome because of the rape of the Sabine women. Later co-ruled Rome with Romulus.
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Tullia
Definition
Killed her father Servius Tullius, her first husband, and sister
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Tullus Hostilius
Definition
3rd King, very warlike. This is when Curiattii (Alba) and Horattii (Rome) triplets fought
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Virgil
Definition
Latin Poet, wrote the Aeneid, greatly influenced by the writings of Homer
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Traditional date for the founding of Rome
Definition
753 BC
Term
Start and end of the Monarchial Period
Definition
753 BC-509 BC
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Start of the Republic Period
Definition
509 BC
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Format of the Roman government during the Monarchial Period
Definition
King, Senate, Assembly
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Basic geographical and social situation of Rome
Definition
1.) Fertile Land
2.) Bad harbors
3.) Tiber River
Term
Describe the Etruscan people, their characteristics, and their contributions to Roman culture.
Definition
North of Rome

Introduced the Greek alphabet
Term
Know the Roman gods
Definition
Jupiter
Zeus
Ares-Mars
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Consul
Definition
chief magistrates of the ancient Roman republic.
Term
Lictor
Definition
(in ancient Rome) whose duties included executing the sentences of criminals. Policemen.
Term
Plebeian
Definition
belonging or pertaining to the common people.
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Patrician
Definition
a member of the original senatorial aristocracy in ancient Rome.
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Circus Maximus
Definition
the great ancient Roman circus between the Palatine and Aventine hills.
Term
forum
Definition
the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people.
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censor
Definition
(in the ancient Roman republic) either of two officials who kept the register or census of the citizens, awarded public contracts, and supervised manners and morals.
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imperium
Definition
area of dominion; sphere of control or monopoly; empire.
Term
What kind of land shape is Italy?
Definition
penincula
Term
What kind of harbors does Italy have?
Definition
Rocky, not very accessible
Term
What kind of work did most of Italy’s people perform? Why?
Definition
farmers, they had fertile land and great weather and climate
Term
Name the three main periods of Roman history.
Definition
1.) Monarchy
2.) Republic
3.) Empire
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Which writer wrote about Rome’s history from the founding of Rome until 9 BC?
Definition
Livy
Term
Who is known as the greatest Latin poet, was the author of the Aeneid, and was greatly influenced by Homer?
Definition
Virgil
Term
Name the survivor of the Trojan War who led his people to Italy.
Definition
Aeneas
Term
Who was the queen of Carthage who had a love affair with Aeneas?
Definition
Dido
Term
What was the relationship between Carthage and Rome during Rome’s history?
Definition
Constant enemies
Term
Pre-Monarchy: The throne of Alba rightfully belonged to whom? Who actually became king?
Definition
Numitor
Amulius (brother of Numitor)
Term
Who were the mother and “father” of Romulus and Remus according to tradition?
Definition
Sylvia & Mars
Term
Who was the builder and first king of Rome?
Definition
Romulus
Term
On which hill was Rome originally built? How many hills did Rome grow to eventually encompass?
Definition
Palatine Hill, Grew to 7 hills
Term
On which river is Rome situated?
Definition
Tiber River
Term
What was the name of the first governing body of Rome? How many men made up this body?
Definition
Patricians (Senate)
100 Men
Term
What does the word “patrician” mean?
Definition
Father
Term
Did the first king (Romulus) restrict the population of Rome? Explain.
Definition
No. Romulus encouraged all people to live in Rome. There were many types of people could live there, he just wanted the population to grow.
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How did the men of Rome, under Romulus, find wives?
Definition
Romulus held a festival and invited the Sabines. The Roman men captured 700 of the Sabine women
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Romulus: Who was the leader of the Sabine people during the reign of the first king?
Definition
Tatius
Term
Romulus: When peace was established with the Sabines, how did Rome change?
Definition
Rome doubled in population, 100 new noblemen from the Sabines.
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Who was the second king of Rome? Where was the second king from?
Definition
Numa Pompilius
Sabine
Term
What did the second king of Rome focus on during his reign?
Definition
Numa Pompilius was peaceful and religious
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Who was the third king of Rome? What kind of king was he?
Definition
Tullus Hostilius, very hostile, and liked war
Term
During Tullus Hostilius' reign, war with the Albans was settled by a fight between two sets of brothers. Who were they?
Definition
Haratii and Curiatii
Term
Before the fight between Haratii and Curiatti something happened that was the first occurrence ever in Rome. What was it?
Definition
2 Cities united by a treaty the outcome was the Haratii and Curiatti fight.
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Who was the fourth king of Rome? How was he different from the earlier kings?
Definition
Ancus Marcius-He tried to be peaceful but would go to war if necessary.
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Who was the fifth king of Rome? What was his wife’s name?
Definition
Tarquinius Priscus (Lucomo). His wife's name was Tanaquil
Term
Where did Tarquinius Priscus and His wife Tanaquil live before moving to Rome?
Definition
Corinth
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What two key things did the fifth king (Tarquinius Priscus) build in Rome during his reign?
Definition
1. Built Circus Maximus
2. Temple to Jupiter
3. Built a huge sewer to drain swamps of Rome
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Who was the sixth king of Rome? What is significant about his taking the throne?
Definition
Servius Tullius-He wasn't elected as king, and he was originally a servant.
Term
What three things did Servius Tullius accomplish during his reign?
Definition
1.) Changed tax system in proportion of income and property ownership.
2.) Reorganized military
3.) Changed voting system
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How did Servius Tullius die?
Definition
He was murdered by his daughter Tullia and his son-in-law
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Who was the seventh king of Rome? How did he treat the people of Rome?
Definition
Tarquinius Superbus, 2nd wife's name was Tullia -He ruled by fear and intimidation.
Term
What did one of Tarquinius Superbus' sons do that outraged the people of Rome?
Definition
Sexus Tarquinius raped Lucretia, Collatinus wife. Lucretia killed herself.
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What happened to Tarquinius Superbus and his family?
Definition
They were banished from Rome.
Term
Which king was the grandson of Numa?
Definition
Ancus Marcius
Term
Which king had a boyhood incident during which flames appeared on his head without burning him?
Definition
Servius Tullius
Term
Which king introduced January and February into the Roman calendar?
Definition
Numa Pompilius
Term
What are the beginning and ending dates of the first period of Roman history?
Definition
753 BC- 509 BC
Term
Who was the son of Egerius and one of the first two consuls of Rome?
Definition
Collantinus
Term
Which group brought the basics of the Greek alphabet to Rome?
Definition
Etruscans
Term
Which family brought Etruscan influence to the monarchy?
Definition
Tarquinius Priscus and Tanaquil
Term
What is the Roman Assembly?
Definition
All male citizens of Rome
Term
Into which two groups were Rome’s citizens divided throughout much of its history?
Definition
1.) Patricians
2.) Plebians
Term
Who was responsible to elect or appoint a king? Who was responsible to approve or veto this appointment?
Definition
1.) Assembly
2.) Senate
Term
Who were the first two consuls of Rome’s second period?
Definition
1.) Junius Brutus
2.) Collantinus
Term
After the end of the monarchy, what kind of government did Rome establish?
Definition
Republic
Term
In the beginning of the Republic period, did Rome have a written constitution? Explain.
Definition
No, everything was stated orally. Everyone just knew the laws.
Term
How long was a consul’s term? What happened at the end of his term
Definition
One year. He had to join the senate.
Term
Give three reasons why the consul position was severely limited in power.
Definition
1. They only served for one year.
2. They spent the entire year trying to make the Senate happy.
3. There were two consuls and each consul could veto the other.
(You just have to go into detail because it’s an essay question.)
Term
Which job position was beneath the consuls and managed the treasury and finances?
Definition
The quaestor.
Term
Which job position was initially judicial and administrative in nature?
Definition
A praetor
Term
Which job position was similar to that of a policeman?
Definition
A lictor
Term
Which job position was responsible to count and divide the population into tax brackets and collect taxes?
Definition
Censor
Term
What does “imperium” mean?
Definition
The power or authority to rule
Term
What was the fight for equal rights between the two classes known as?
Definition
Struggle of the Orders
Term
Why was the lower class important to the upper class?
Definition
They did all the work. The made the food, clothing, and houses.
Term
Which job position was responsible for representing the lower class? When? What rights did the lower class receive?
Definition
Tribune.
During the Struggle of the Orders.
They were able to write their own laws.
Term
12. Which of the first two consuls resigned his position before the end of his term? Why?
Definition
Collatinus. He was suspected of ruling in favor of the Tarquin’s so he became unpopular with the people.
Term
Who took over Collantinus' position? (real name)
Definition
Publius Valerius (Publicola)
Term
By what nickname was this Publius Valerius (consul) known? What does this nickname mean?
Definition
Publicola.
Protector of the people.
Term
What plot had Publius Valerius uncovered in the past that demonstrated his loyalty?
Definition
Some of Tarquin’s people were trying to assassinate the consuls. Collantinus and Brutus.
Term
What does Publius Valerius (Publicola) do at Brutus’ funeral that becomes tradition for future generations?
Definition
He gave a speech praising Brutus.
Term
How often was Publius Valerius (Publicola) elected consul? How was he remembered after his death?
Definition
4 times. He was remembered as one of the greatest generals and the most popular consuls of Rome.
Term
Who was Caius Marcius?
What nickname did he receive?
Why?
Definition
A Roman soldier.
Coriolanus.
He had a victory in a battle at Corioli.
Term
What ends up happening to Caius Marcius (Coriolanus)?
Definition
He was supposed to become consul but at the last minute the people refused to elect him. He became angry and left to become a general for Corioli.
Term
Who are the decemvirs? Why were they appointed?
Definition
10 men. To write the 12 table laws.
Term
What positions and rights were suspended while the decemvirs ruled?
Definition
The senate powers were suspended.
Term
What was the first written law in Rome called? When was it completed?
Definition
The 12 table laws. In 450 BC.
Term
Why was the Twelve Table Laws important? How does it compare to the Bible? (two ways)
Definition
Important: it was the1st set of codified laws. And it defined the relationship between the patricians and the plebians. Compared: Roman laws weren’t always balanced like the Bible's laws are. Roman citizens were favored versus it being equal.
Term
Why did Rome initially expand its borders by conquering neighboring territory?
Definition
They felt threatened by everyone surrounding them so they just conquered them to feel safe.
Term
Whom did Rome conquer during the 5th and 4th centuries BC?
Definition
Etruscans
Term
Which group came down over the Alps and burned Rome to the ground in 387 BC?
Definition
Gauls
Term
What did the Gauls want?
What did they do after burning Rome?
Definition
All of their valuables.
They just left.
Term
How did the Latin alliance view Rome?
Definition
As a bully.
Term
What did the Latin Alliance do to the Bully Rome?
What happened to them?
Definition
The Latin Alliance wanted freedom,
They were defeated by Rome.
Term
Which group lived in the southern parts of Italy?
Definition
Greeks
Term
By which date had Rome conquered the entire Italian peninsula?
Definition
275 BC
Term
Essay Question: Explain how Rome was able to peacefully hold onto its conquered territories (three reasons).
Definition
a. They didn’t destroy the cities they captured.
b. They put soldiers on their conquered land.
c. Built good, straight roads for easy access to conquered lands.
(You have to elaborate on the 3 reasons)
Term
What new enemy appeared south of Italy?
Definition
Carthage
Term
January
Definition
named after Janus (God of beginnings)
Term
March
Definition
named after Mars
Term
April
Definition
means Open
Term
May
Definition
means Old
Term
June
Definition
means Young
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July
Definition
named after Julius Ceasar
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August
Definition
named after Augustus Ceasar
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February
Definition
means Purification
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