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What event marked the traditional founding date of Rome?
What event marked the traditional founding date of Rome?
- The Secessio 494 BCE
- April 21, 753 BCE (correct)
- The assassination of Julius Caesar
- The Battle of Zama
What symbol of imperium was used in ancient Rome?
What symbol of imperium was used in ancient Rome?
- SPQR
- Cursus Honorum
- Fasces (correct)
- Cloaca Maxima
Who were the primary adversaries in the Punic Wars?
Who were the primary adversaries in the Punic Wars?
- Rome and the Etruscans
- Rome and Carthage (correct)
- Rome and Greece
- Rome and Persia
Which group was responsible for creating the Twelve Tables in Rome?
Which group was responsible for creating the Twelve Tables in Rome?
What was the primary purpose of the Struggle of the Orders in ancient Rome?
What was the primary purpose of the Struggle of the Orders in ancient Rome?
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Founding of Rome
Founding of Rome
The founding of Rome according to Roman legend, where Romulus and Remus, twin brothers, were abandoned on the Tiber River and raised by a she-wolf. Romulus later killed Remus, becoming the first king of Rome.
Struggle of the Orders
Struggle of the Orders
The conflict between the Patricians (aristocrats) and Plebeians (commoners) in the Roman Republic. The Plebeians fought for greater political rights and protections for their social class.
Patron-Client Relationship
Patron-Client Relationship
A key social and political relationship in the Roman Republic, where a powerful Patron (wealthy or influential) provided protection and resources to a Client (less powerful) in exchange for loyalty and support. This system helped maintain social order.
First Punic War
First Punic War
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Carthage
Carthage
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Study Notes
Roman History Overview
- Key figures include Romulus (753-717 BCE), Remus, and Tarquin "the Proud" (534-509 BCE)
- The city of Rome was founded on the Palatine Hill in 753 BCE
- Early Rome was ruled by a monarchy (753-509 BCE)
- The period of 509-27 BCE was the Roman Republic
- The Roman Senate (SPQR) and Consuls held significant power
- Fasces were a symbol of imperium
The Founding of Rome
- Romulus and Remus, according to legend, were twin brothers who were raised by a she-wolf.
- They fought over the control of the city of Rome. Romulus later killed Remus.
- The date of Rome's founding is historically contested.
- The Etruscans had an influence on early Rome.
- Romulus is often considered the founder of Rome
Early Roman Political Structure
- Patricians and Plebeians were the two main social classes in early Rome.
- The Struggle of Orders was a period of political conflict between patricians and plebeians.
- The Twelve Tables were a set of laws that were established during this period to grant plebeians some legal rights.
- The Tribunes of the Plebs were elected officials who represented the interests of the plebeians..
Roman Republic
- The Republic was established in 509 BCE
- The Republic was a period of significant political and social change.
Roman Military
- The Roman army played a vital role in Roman expansion.
- Roman military tactics and organization allowed them to conquer territories.
- The Punic Wars were a series of conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage.
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Test your knowledge on the key events and figures of Roman history, from the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus to the establishment of the Roman Republic. Explore the political structures that defined early Rome and the social classes that existed during this pivotal time.
