Kings Quiz G/R C

My reign was between two peaceful kings, I am...

Servius Tullius - reigned from 578-535 BC

I supposedly gained my wisdom from a wood nymph named Egeria.

I created the Servian Constitution which divided Roman citizens into five classes according to their wealth.

I built the Servian wall that surrounds the 7 hills of the city of Rome.

I updated the calendar, assigned holidays and established the priests' roles.

Servius Tullius lifted the tax burden from the rich so they could farm an take care of themselves

Tullus Hostilius - reigned after Numa from 673-642 BC

According to legend, I was sent by the gods to calm the kingdom after Romulus's chaotic reign.

Numa Pompilius - reigned from 715-673 BC

I built the Cloaca Maxima, which channeled waste into the Tiber river kind of like a sewer system.

How many kings did Rome have from 753BC to 509 BC ?

Legend says that upon arriving in Rome, an eagle swooped down and took my cap, he flew away, then returned it.

A new religious festival called Compitialia was instituted at my birth.

I was a warlike king, like Romulus who sought many battles with neigboring cities.

Lucius Tarquinius Superbus was the first king to succeed in getting the throne by lobbying for it.

I was exiled from Rome because my son was a bigger loser than I was.

I am the first Etruscan to become a Roman king. Who am I?

I presided over a period of great turmoil, marked by breakdown of the family and an increase in crime and disorder.

I built the Circus Maxima, an arena that was ultimately known throughout the Roman Empire.

Which Tarquin was the 7th king of Rome?

I was the last king of Rome...what number was I ?

I wanted to be more like Romulus because I felt like Numa's peaceful nature had only weakened Rome.

Romulus - reigned from 753-716 BC

I was diligent and strove to give my people a joyful life of prosperity and freedom to worship the gods well.

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus was the 5th king of Rome

I had an amiable, friendly manner about me. I had a reputation of kindness and compassion.

Tarquin the Proud was the 6th king of Rome

According to Livy, Jupiter struck me dead with a lightening bolt becuase I did not follow religious rituals.

Which king would relocate conquered peoples to Rome rather than destroying them?

"Superbus" is Latin for 'flying bus"

My wife, Taniquil, was named after a flu medication.

It was unusual for Lucius Tarquinius to become king because he was neither Romans nor Sabine.

I built the first bridge over the Tiber River.

I panic when my wife, Tullia drives a chariot. I'm glad she likes me.

I built Rome's first prison and defensive fortifications to help control Rome's high crime rates.

After the horrors of my reign, the Roman people no longer wanted a king. I was exiled and the Republic began.

Though I was morally depraved, I, Superbus, completed the temple to Jupiter & many other important building projects.

Compitalia included a period when slaves would be treated kindly by the Roman citizens.

I honored the gods which brought peace to Rome. Who am I ?

I elevated slaves' status, making them a part of the hierarchy I created by dividing the citizens into 5 classes.

I occupied the Aventine Hill nearby and expanded Romes territory to give the citizens more places to live.

Numa possesed a liberal disposition.. he believed people should have freedom in how they think and what they believe.

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus reigned for 38 years, which was considerably short for a Roman king.

I won a war with Alba Longa that ultimately doubled the size of Rome.

My wife and I murdered our relatives to take the throne of Rome. I am Lucius Tarquinus Superbus

I was born a slave in the household of Lucius Tarquinius Priscus. I also became king Servius Tullius

Tullus Hostilius- not religious, fell ill during a plague, paniked and returned to religious practices he had ignored.

Ancus Marcius- reigned from 642-617 AD

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus reigned after Lucius Tarquinius Superbus