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Study Notes
Monarchy and its Timeline
- Monarchy period from 753 BC to 509 BC marked the rule of seven kings in Rome.
The Roman Republic
- Republic era spanned from 509 BC to 27 BC, transitioning from a monarchy to a government led by elected officials known as consuls.
- Early Republic focused on the conquest of the Italian peninsula, while the Late Republic expanded Rome's influence to other territories.
The Roman Empire
- Empire period extended from 27 BC to 476 AD, characterized by centralized power and territorial expansion.
Romulus (1st King)
- Ruled from 753 to 716 BC; founder of Rome; kidnapped women from Sabines for population growth.
- Established the Senate and divided citizens into warriors and non-warriors.
- His death is shrouded in myth; believed to have ascended to heaven or been murdered by senators after a 40-year reign.
Numa Pompilius (2nd King)
- Reigned from 715 to 673 BC; chosen to rule to fulfill Sabine requests.
- Established religious practices and formalized rituals, including the introduction of the Vestal Virgins.
- Reformed the calendar from 10 to 12 months and constructed the Temple of Janus, which symbolized peace and war.
Tullus Hostilius (3rd King)
- Ruled from 673 to 641 BC; known for his military aggressiveness unlike his predecessor.
- Defeated Alba Longa, resolving the conflict through a contest of combat between brothers.
- Built the Curia Hostilia, a larger Senate house, and faced divine retaliation when lightning struck him after a plague.
Ancus Marcius (4th King)
- Reigned from 641 to 616 BC; involved in the defeat of the remaining “Old Latins.”
- Fortified the Aventine and Janiculum hills, integrating them into Rome.
- Credited with the construction of the first aqueduct and establishing the port city of Ostia, enhancing trade routes.
Tarquinius Priscus (5th King)
- Ruled from 616 to 579 BC; an Etruscan who brought cultural influences to Rome.
- Legend tells of a prophetic eagle that took his hat upon his arrival in Rome, signifying his destiny.
General Context of the Kings
- Each king significantly contributed to the social, political, and military foundations of Rome, shaping its evolution from a small city to a powerful entity.
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Explore the timeline of the Roman monarchy, republic, and empire, detailing the key events and rulers from 753 BC to 476 AD. Understand the transition from monarchy to a republic led by elected officials and the expansion of the Roman Empire. Test your knowledge of significant historical figures such as Romulus and Numa Pompilius.
