Foundations of Rome

Who was the first king of Rome?

• Romulus

• Remus

• Aeneas

• Numa

Which two writers are our sources for the Foundations of Rome topic?

• Herodotus

• Livy

• Dionysius

• Plutarch

Which of the following did Romulus do when he became King of Rome?

• Established the Senate

• Established the role of Pontiff

• Increased the use of envoys

• Focus on battles

What word is this the definition for?

"A survey to determine the wealth of its citizens"

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What word is this the definition for?

"An officer that attended and looked after consuls"

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What word is this the definition for?

"Withdrawing or moving away from a place or politics"

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How many men sat in the Senate?

(a)  

What were the Twelve Tables?

• A series of laws outlining basic civil rights in Rome

• A series of laws outlining the role of the King

• A series of laws outlining patrician wealth

What was the Decemvirate?

• A role created to protect the consuls

• A council of 10 men who made a new law code

• The new form of government immediately after the last king of Rome

In what year was the First Secession?

• 753BC

• 449BC

• 494BC