Unit 1 Founding Rome

a religious practice where priests observed the flight of birds and other phenomena to interpret the will of the gods

patrician means "father"

the Roman term for proper reverence for the gods, one's family, or even to Rome itself.

Murdered by his daughter, Tullia, and her husband, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, who declares himself king.

the founder of the Roman Republic and one of the first consuls

lending money at a very high interest rate

2 elected every 5 years, supervised public morality, selected senators, and took the census

She embodied the virtues Romans admired in women. The heroine and role model for young Roman women.

The people who dwelled between the Tiber and Arno Rivers in Tuscany.

the largest military unit in Rome, made up of 5200 infantry and 300 cavalry

Early Roman patricians were members of the aristocracy

The Roman triplets who defeated the Alban brothers for the right to rule

this office could convene the assembly, call senate to order, propose legislation, and veto.

the absolute head of the household

Who has the power to lead the army and preside over the senate and assemblies of the people?

the priestesses and protectors of Rome's sacred flame

six-month position to have complete power in times of emergency

lawgiver of ancient Sparta

The Great Sewer, constructed by Tarquinius Superbus. Prevented diseases and improved cleanliness in Rome.

Which Roman office is derived from the Latin word senex, meaning "old man"?

hero from Arcadia in Greece who brought the Greek alphabet, laws, and religion to Italy

The second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius was from this group

the "ten men" appointed to write down the laws of the 12 Tables

calendars kept by the priests or pontiffs; they recorded important events and religious holidays

"rule of the best"

Latin for "she-wolf"; nursed twin boys

Amulius tried to prevent his niece Rhea Silvia from having any children by...

average working citizens of Rome: farmers, bakers, builders, or craftsmen.

the last king of Rome

Another name for the Romans; the word signifies peacetime

son of Tarquin the Proud, who ravaged Lucretia

The Sabine women married Roman men for their political advantage

One of the seven hills of Rome; where the twins were nursed by the she-wolf

the center of ancient cities where public business took place

The Roman equivalent to the Greek hero Heracles, son of Jupiter.

a form of government where the people hold power, but elect representatives to exercise that power