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When was the city of Rome founded?
In the 8th Century BC.
Which groups of people inhabited the Italian Peninsula?
The Latins lived on the Italian Peninsula.
How big was Rome when it was founded?
It was just a village.
What natural landscape protected the area?
It was protected by seven hills.
Talk about who occupied the Italian Peninsula in the 6th Century:
The Italic people occupied a large part, the Etruscans had a smaller part and the Greeks and Phoenicians colonised other parts.
What was Rome's main economic activity at the time?
Maritime trade.
Which 2 civilisations dominated the Italian Peninsula in the 8th Century BC?
The Greeks and the Etruscans.
Why was the legend that the brothers were suckled by a wolf?
To show how strong and brave they were.
Who ruled Rome from its foundation until the year 509BC?
A succession of 4 Latin kings and then 3 Etruscan kings.
During the Monarchy of Rome, who was the Senate made up of and what was it's role?
It was made up of patricians and their role was as an advisory assembly to the King. They had no decision-making powers.
Describe the Roman assemblies:
They were citizen assemblies which elected people for public office. They passed legislation/laws and made decisions on war and peace.
Describe the Senate:
During the Monarchy, it was an advisory board but couldn't make decisions. During the Republic, it began to deal with foreign policy and ratifying decisions.
Describe the magistrates:
They were elected annually by the assemblies. Two people were elected so there wasn't any abuse of power.
What was the Law of the Twelve Tables?
It documented the: 1.rights and obligations of plebians to vote in assemblies.2. the right to elect and be elected 3. to serve in the army and pay taxes.
What caused the crisis in the Roman Republic?
The rapid expansion of it's territory lead to 1. faraway lands being out of Rome's control 2.the wealth of this expansion was not divided up equally.
What type of leadership did the crisis in the Roman Republic lead to?
It gave rise to dictators, such as Julius Caesar.
Who formed the triumvirate with Caesar?
Pompey and Crassus.
Who formed the next triumvirate after the murder of Julius Caesar?
Octavian, Mark Antony and Lepidus.
What was an Emperator?
It was the leader of the military.
What was a " Princeps"?
It was the first citizen to the state.
What is the definition of "Augustus"?
It is a title of reverence.
What was the " Pontifex Maximus"?
It was the highest religious authority.
True or False: Rome became a monarchy in 509BC.
False, Rome was a monarchy UNTIL 509BC.
True or False: The Roman Empire under the leadership of Julius Caesar lasted from 72BC to AD 476.
False, the Empire lasted from 27BC to AD 476.
True or False: The High Empire was organised into 3 administrative provinces.
False, the High Empire was divided into 2 types of administrative provinces.
True or False: The fall of the Roman Empire was in BC 476.
False, the fall of the Roman Empire was in AD 476.
When was Julius Caesar born?
He was born on the 12th of July, 100BC.
What does it mean "to hold sway"?
To have influence and power.
What does it mean "to face the music"?
To accept the consequences.
What does it mean "to bite the dust"?
To lose/ to die. ( vulgar )
What is treason?
Betraying your country or your king.


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