History Roman Empire

• Who are the legendary founders of Rome according to Roman mythology?

  Romulus and Remus
• What significant event did Romulus commit in the founding myth of Rome?

  Romulus killed Remus in a dispute
• What are the key points about the early Roman Kingdom?

  - Lasted from 753 BCE to 509 BCE - Ruled by a series of seven kings - Last three kings were of Etruscan origin - Development of early social structures and religious practices - Establishment of the Senate as an advisory body - Last king, Tarquinius Superbus, was overthrown, leading to the Republic
• Who was the last king of the Roman Kingdom?

  Tarquinius Superbus
• What role did the Senate play during the early Roman Kingdom?

  The Senate served as an advisory body to the king
• What significant change occurred in 509 BCE in Roman history?

  The Roman Republic was established following the overthrow of the last king
• What are the key features of the Roman Republic established in 509 BCE?

  - Power divided among multiple officials - Two annually elected consuls as chief executives - Increased power of the Senate - Assembly allowed citizens a voice in government - Dominated by patricians, with plebeians gradually gaining rights - Creation of the Twelve Tables in 450 BCE
• What was the purpose of dividing power among multiple officials in the Roman Republic?

  To prevent tyranny
• What were the Twelve Tables in Roman history?

  Rome's first written laws created in 450 BCE
• What were the major conflicts faced by early Rome during its expansion?

  - Latin War (498-493 BCE) - Conflict with the Etruscans - Gallic invasion (390 BCE) - Samnite Wars (343-290 BCE) - Pyrrhic War (280-275 BCE) - First Punic War (264-241 BCE)
• What was the first major overseas conflict for Rome?

  The First Punic War
• Which conflict represented Rome's first step towards becoming a Mediterranean power?

  The First Punic War
• How did the Samnite Wars contribute to Rome's dominance?

  They were crucial for Rome's domination of the Italian peninsula
• How did the establishment of the Senate impact the early Roman political structure?

  It provided an advisory body to the king, influencing governance
• What was the significance of the Gallic invasion in 390 BCE?

  It led to improved defenses in Rome
• What was the outcome of the Latin War for Rome?

  Rome formed an alliance with other Latin cities