Ancient Rome Study Guide

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What 2 historians provide us with knowledge about early Rome?

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Livy and Tacitus

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Around what year was Rome founded?

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753 BC

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What are the 3 founding tales about the city of Rome?

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The Legend of Romulus and Remus, The Aeneid, The Sabine Women.

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What hill was Rome built on?

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Palatine Hill

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During the early formation of Rome, who settled in Italy? Etruscans, Greeks, Latins, Carthaginians

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Latins

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The Etruscans were an important group of people because they: influenced Roman architecture and religion

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influenced Roman architecture and religion

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Rome’s first king was

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Romulus

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He became King by: winning a battle, being elected, inheriting the throne, marrying the queen

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inheriting the throne

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How did kings after Romulus become kings?

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They were elected by the Senate

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The King was powerful. How did he act?

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He was cruel and oppressive.