Lecture 1-Foundation of Rome- Military and Politcal

?
  • Created by: Heather
  • Created on: 27-04-17 13:54
When did was the regal period and what was the political system?
753BC-509BC, -Kings
1 of 80
When did was the Republic period and what was the political system?
509-31BC- Senate
2 of 80
When was the Early Republic?
509-264BC
3 of 80
When was the Middle Republic?
264BC-133BC
4 of 80
When was the Late Republic?
133BC-31BC
5 of 80
When was the Empire period and what was the political system?
31BC-476AD
6 of 80
When did Octavian/ Augustus rule and what did this see?
31BC-14AD- End of Republic and beginning of Empire
7 of 80
What was from 31BC-235AD?
Early Empire (principate) e.g. Tiberius, Nero, Hadrian
8 of 80
What was from 235AD-284AD?
Third Century Crisis
9 of 80
What was from 284AD-476AD?
Late Empire (Dominate) e.g. Constantine
10 of 80
For the foundation of Rome, whcih was does this go back to and what happened in it?
-Trojan War, -Greeks invade Troy with the use of a wooden wall-
11 of 80
Who was one of the men who escape and then led a group of Trojans to safety?
Aeneas
12 of 80
While they suffer many hardships on their travels, what city do they find which becomes Rome?
Latium
13 of 80
Who does Aeneas marry to become what?
Princess of a latin tribe to become one united community
14 of 80
Does this create a peaceful co-existence?
There is a war but after some troubes they live with the Latins
15 of 80
Who was his son and what city does he find?
Iulus, -He sets off and finds Alba Longa
16 of 80
When is the traditional founding of Alba Longa by Iulus/ Ascanius?
1169BC
17 of 80
Who was King of Alba Longa in 796BC but who is he killed by?
Numitor, -Killed by Amilius, an usurper of the throne of Alba Longa
18 of 80
When did Amulius rule?
796-754BC
19 of 80
Who was Numitor's daughter?
Thea Silvia, a vestal virgin
20 of 80
What did Amulius do to her?
He took the daughter to ensure she couldn't produce more heirs to the throne to threaten his rule
21 of 80
However, according the ROme's history, what happens to Rhea Silvia when collecting water?
She is ***** by the War God Mars she she fell asleep on the river bank and becomes pregnant
22 of 80
What are the names of her two sons?
Romulus and Remus
23 of 80
What did Amulius do with the twins?
He left them down by the River Tybo in the hope thye will be swept away when the River bank overflows
24 of 80
However, what happens to Romulus and Remus?
A she-wolf finds them and she raises them, and then a sheopherd finds them and looks after the,
25 of 80
MAny years later, what kind of disputes do thye become involved in which leads to what?
Territorial disputes, -Remus is captured by Amulius who Romulus then kills and saves his brother
26 of 80
Who then becomes King of Alba Londa?
They brign back their grandfather, Numitor, to rule as King
27 of 80
What do the Twins decide to do?
Build their own setlements
28 of 80
Where does Romolus want to build?
Palatine Hill
29 of 80
Where does Remus want to buil?
Aventine Hill
30 of 80
Who do thye look for for guidance??
They decide to see what the Gods say and look to the birds- Remus sees 6 vultures and claimed victory but Romolus saw 12 vultures
31 of 80
What do they decide to do?
Build separate settlements
32 of 80
WHilst Romulus is building his wall, what does Remus do?
He pulls bricks down, puts boulders in the way and proves them ineffective by jumping over the wall
33 of 80
What happens when Remus makes fun of his walls?
Reomulus kills him by hitting him over the head with a spade,
34 of 80
Romolus becomes sole ruler. When does he traditionally found ROme?
753BC
35 of 80
Describe his city of ROme?
He creates it as an asylum and allows anyone to liver there- GIves them land and help for refugees and those with no where else to go
36 of 80
However, what becomes a problem in Rome based on repopulation/
There are more men than women so more women are needed to repopulate the city
37 of 80
Wha does Romolus decide to do?
He decies to invite a neighbouring tribe, the Sabines to honour a festival
38 of 80
What happens during this festival?
They enjoyed the wine and food and during the party, the Sabine women are seized and men forced out- '**** of the Sabine Women'
39 of 80
What does the King of the Sabines, what is his name?, decideto do?
-Tatius, -Decided to wage war with the Romans
40 of 80
What happened?
Thye stopped when they saw the women were happy with the Romans
41 of 80
What happens when the King decides to plor against the Romans?
He fails and ultimately becomes in charge of both villages
42 of 80
How long did he rule for?
35 years from 753-717
43 of 80
What happened to him?
He disappeared but other ssay assassinated
44 of 80
After his death, who decided would be next King and how long did it take them to decide?
-The Senate, -1 year
45 of 80
Who was chose to be King and when did he rule from and to?
King Numa Pompilius, 716-674BC, -42 years
46 of 80
How was he during the beginning of his reign?
Humble, and wide legislator, religious and pious,
47 of 80
Who was the third King of Rome and when did he rule from and to?
Tullus Hostilius, -673-642BC- 31 years
48 of 80
How is he described?
War like
49 of 80
What did he do to the army?
He reorganised it
50 of 80
WHat two places did he invade/ destory?
He invaded neighboruign towns like Veii and destroyed Alba Longa
51 of 80
What did he construct in the Forum
The first Senate House
52 of 80
Who was the FOurth King and when did he rule from and to?
Ancus Marcius 641-617BC, -24 years
53 of 80
Which King was he the son in law of?
2nd King Numa
54 of 80
What did he have to do at the beginning of his reign to bring peace?
He had to defeat neighbouring Latin tribes which were then absorbed into Rme
55 of 80
What did he build around ROme?
A ditch
56 of 80
Who replaced him after he died and why?
He left a regent called Lucius Tarquinius Priscus in charge as his children were too young to rule
57 of 80
When did the fifth King, Tarquin the First, rule from and to?
-616-578, -38 years
58 of 80
What did he do with the children?
He was presented as shady- He decided to sennd the children away from the city
59 of 80
At what crucial point did he send the children away and who did he bring into Rome?
It was at a vital point based on who should rule and he brought his supporters, Etruscans, to the senate so he could remain as ruler,
60 of 80
After 38 years, what happened to him?
The sons returned and assassinated him
61 of 80
Whatd did the Senate then decide?
They then decided to imprison the children instead of puting them on the throne
62 of 80
Who was next to be King? When did he rule?
Servius Tullius, , -578-534BC- 44 years
63 of 80
What was he Rome's first King to succeed by?
He was the first King to accede without election by the senate having gianed the throne by publi support
64 of 80
Who was he married to? However, what was her problem?
Married to Tarquin Priscus' daughter but she believed Tarquin's son should have been King instead
65 of 80
What type of rule was he?
He was a great reformer and administrator
66 of 80
What did be build around the city?
He built a new wall around the expaded city- Now called the Servian walls
67 of 80
Who did he have military success against?
The Etruscans, despite being one, and the Veii
68 of 80
How was laws passed before the Servius reforms?
By the Comitia curiata or the Curiate assembly, made up for thirty Curiae
69 of 80
What was their role as compared to the Senate?
The Senate were to advise the King, devise las in his name and represent the entire ROman people, but could only debate withou approval of the comitia curiata
70 of 80
What did he decide about whi could participate in this assembly too?
he formed a comitia centuriata of commoners and led the citizens participate,
71 of 80
How did Tullius die and why?
His daugher and son in law killed him- Both believed Tarquinius Priscus' son should be King
72 of 80
Who was the last King of Rome? When did he rule?
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin "the Proud") -534-509, -25 years
73 of 80
What was his rule like?
brutal and tyrannical
74 of 80
What does the draining of the Roman forum suggest about the creation of?
A urban centre
75 of 80
What did he besiege?
Many local states
76 of 80
Who was his son?
Sextus Tarquinius
77 of 80
What did Sextus do that led to the Tarquin's removal from rome?
He ***** a virtuous woman named Lucretia, who was the wife of Sextus' cousin.
78 of 80
Did they try and regain power?
yes they tried a few times but the system was over-ruled
79 of 80
Therefore in 509BC, what was decide?
End of the monarchy and beginning of the Republic- They decided to set up a system of consuls
80 of 80

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

When did was the Republic period and what was the political system?

Back

509-31BC- Senate

Card 3

Front

When was the Early Republic?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

When was the Middle Republic?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

When was the Late Republic?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Ancient History resources:

See all Ancient History resources »See all FOundation of Rome resources »