RomHist I_Romulus_AugustusInstrucs Roman History Part I - Romulus to Augustus. Introduction & Instructions Date: 08/29/2008 Roman History Part I - Romulus to Augustus. Introduction & Instructions
BritLibminiature 1. Legend says that involved in the founding of Rome was a shewolf who saved and protected baby twins. What were the names of the twins? a)........ and b)......... c) Which of them became the legendary founder and ruler of Rome ? Date: 02/28/2007 1. Legend says that involved in the founding of Rome was a shewolf who saved and protected baby twins. What were the names of the twins? a)........ and b)......... c) Which of them became the legendary founder and ruler of Rome ?
Shewolf3 2. This coin known commonly as "Urbs Roma" commemmorates the founding of Rome many years later in 330 CE - but what is the year in which Rome was traditionally founded? Date: 02/24/2007 2. This coin known commonly as "Urbs Roma" commemorates the founding of Rome many years later in 330 CE - but what is the year in which Rome was traditionally considered to be founded?
Menead 3. This "Menead"is an example of the terracotta work of the early people who ruled over the area of Rome and were called the ........... ? Date: 02/24/2007 3. This "Menead"is an example of the terracotta work of the early people who ruled over the area of Rome and were called the ........... ?
Rep Tatius and Tarpeia 4.This Roman Republican coin commemorates far earlier Roman history, showing on its reverse, the traitoress, Tarpeia, daughter of the Roman commander, who opened the gates of Rome, to the enemy. a) Who were the enemy to which she betrayed Rome? b) Date: 02/25/2007 4.This Roman Republican coin commemorates far earlier Roman history, showing on its reverse, the traitoress, Tarpeia, daughter of the Roman commander,who opened the gates of Rome to the enemy. a) Who were the enemy to which she betrayed Rome? b) What was the name of the enemy King? c) The Tarpeian Rock on the Capitoline Hill became a place used for what ?
Italia 5. In what year did the Romans throw off the yoke of the Kings and declare a Republic? ......... Date: 02/24/2007 5. In what year did the Romans throw off the yoke of the Kings and declare a Republic? .........
Rome map 6. In 390 BCE, the Gauls invaded and occupied all of Rome except the (a) ............... Hill. b) What was the name of the leader of the Gauls? Date: 02/24/2007 6. In 390 BCE, the Gauls invaded and occupied all of Rome except the (a) ............... Hill. b) What was the name of the leader of the Gauls?
Reconstruction engraving 7. This is a reconstructed image of a famous building and racetrack for chariots built in 329 BCE... it is called the C.......M .......... ( two words) Date: 02/24/2007 7. This is a reconstructed image of a famous building and racetrack for chariots built in 329 BCE... it is called the C.......
M .......... ( two words)
Rival_Empire 8. In 264 BCE, the first of 3 wars between Rome and a rival power/empire in the Southern and Western Mediterranean broke out. a) The 3 wars together are known as the ?....... wars. b)This rival to Rome's power, was an offshoot of a state at the East Date: 02/26/2007 8. In 264 BCE, the first of 3 wars between Rome and a rival power/empire in the Southern and Western Mediterranean broke out. a) The 3 wars together are known as the ?....... wars. b)This rival to Rome's power, was an offshoot of a state at the Eastern end of the Mediterranean called............. ?
241BCE_Rome_occupies_Sicily 9. This map includes the Classical World to the South of Rome prior to 241BCE, when the Romans took over Sicily. In the South of Italy ( and also in Eastern Sicily) there were non Italian colonies. What language did they speak? Date: 02/26/2007 9. This map includes the Classical World to the South of Rome prior to 241BCE, when the Romans took over Sicily. In the South of Italy ( and also in Eastern Sicily) there were non Italian colonies. What language did they speak?
2ndWarLeader 10. Rome's 2nd war against this Mediterranean rival took place from 218-202 BC, and the man on the coin above was the enemy leader a) What was his name......... ? b)What unusual mammals were included in his army crossing the Alps towards Rome........ Date: 02/25/2007 10. Rome's 2nd war against this Mediterranean rival took place from 218-202 BC, and the man on the coin above was the enemy leader a) What was his name......... ?
b)What unusual mammals were included in his army crossing the Alps towards Rome .........? c) How many of these mammals survived crossing the snowy mountains....?
Rep_veryearly_ARDen 11. From 211 BCE onwards, the Roman Republic minted silver coins, quite often but by no means always, with the personification of Roma on the obverse. a) What were they called? b) Who is depicted on the reverse of this coin? (you may use the 1 word f Date: 02/25/2007 11. From 211 BCE onwards, the Roman Republic minted silver coins quite often but by no means always with the personification of Roma on the obverse. a) What were these coins called? b) Who is depicted on the reverse of this coin? (you may answer with the 1 word used for them both, or their two separate names... they were the traditional patrons of Roman cavalry)
Pydna168BCE 12. In 168 BCE, the Romans defeated the Macedonians at the battle of Pydna, in this later Republican coin, the defeated Macedonian King is shown with his two sons. What was this King's name? Date: 02/25/2007 12. In 168 BCE, the Romans defeated the Macedonians at the battle of Pydna, in this later Republican coin, the defeated Macedonian King is shown with his two sons. What was this King's name?
AncImpGoddesswHorse 13. a)When Cato declared "Cartago delenda est", which Roman general actually destroyed this enemy city in 146 BCE? b) What was the name of the city's local goddess shown on this beautiful coin? Date: 02/25/2007 13. a)When Cato declared "Cartago delenda est", which Roman general actually destroyed this enemy city in 146 BCE? b) What was the name of the city's local goddess shown on this beautiful coin?
Cornelia 14. a) This famous Roman matron, Cornelia, was the mother of the 2 Brothers .........? They were immensely popular amongst the ordinary people for whose rights they campaigned. Her sons were elected Tribune in 133 BCE and 123 BCE respectively, though Date: 02/27/2007 14. a) This famous Roman matron, Cornelia, was the mother of the 2 Brothers .........? They were immensely popular amongst the ordinary people for whose rights they campaigned. Her sons were elected Tribune in 133 BCE and 123 BCE respectively, though they both ended up murdered during social unrest. What were their names b) ........? and c) ....... ?
ConsulGeneralfromArpinum 15. Gaius Marius - this famous general, originally from an ordinary family in Arpinum, saved Rome by defeating the invading Teutones in 102 BCE and the Cimbri in 101 BCE, and married into the Julian family. How many times was he Consul? Date: 02/25/2007 15. Gaius Marius - this famous general, originally from an ordinary family in Arpinum, saved Rome by defeating the invading Teutones in 102 BCE and the Cimbri in 101 BCE, and married into the Julian family. How many times was he Consul?
91-88BCERomevAllies 16. Between 91 - 88 BCE, the grievances of their Italian allies against the Romans, had escalated into war. At first the Romans suffered some defeats, but gradually the tide began to turn as the Romans made some of the necessary concessions, such as the e Date: 02/28/2007 16. Between 91 - 88 BCE, the grievances of their Italian allies against the Romans, had escalated into war. At first the Romans suffered some defeats, but gradually the tide began to turn as the Romans made some of the necessary concessions, such as the enlargement of the Roman citizenship criteria, to the Italian allies. What was the name of this war .......? (one word)
TriumphantQuadriga82BCE 17. This impoverished and dissolute nobleman,shown on this coin celebrating a triumph, at first allied with Gaius Marius, later fought a civil war against him, and ended up Dictator of Rome in 82 BCE. What was his name? Date: 02/26/2007 17. This impoverished and dissolute nobleman,shown on this coin celebrating a triumph, at first allied with Gaius Marius, later fought a civil war against him, and ended up Dictator of Rome in 82 BCE. What was his name?
called_TheGreat 18. This victorius general was known as "the Great". He later formed the 1st Triumvirate with Crassus and Julius Caesar... who was he? Date: 02/26/2007 18. This victorius general was known as "the Great". He later formed the 1st Triumvirate with Crassus and Julius Caesar... who was he?
Map_Carrhae 19. Which Roman enemy defeated and killed Crassus at the battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE ? Date: 02/26/2007 19. Which Roman enemy defeated and killed Crassus at the battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE ?
JuliusCaesar 20. The battle of Pharsalus was fought in a) which year ? and won by Julius Caesar against b) which oneof his Roman rivals? Date: 02/26/2007 20. The battle of Pharsalus was fought in a) which year ? and won by Julius Caesar against b) which one of his Roman rivals?
Br_EidMar 21. a) After the death of Julius Caesar in......? BCE, which this coin commemorates. Brutus and Cassius had to flee from Rome to Greece. Which other two famous Romans, temporarily allied, but later to fight each other, followed with their legions after Date: 02/26/2007 21. a) After the death of Julius Caesar in......? BCE,which this coin commemorates, Brutus and Cassius had to flee from Rome to Greece. Which other two famous Romans, temporarily allied,but later to fight each other,followed with their legions after Brutus & Cassius and defeated them. b)..... ? and c) ...... ?
Legionary_DenariusML 22. This famous silver coin is known as a Legionary Denarius. a) Who minted it ? b) It was of course to pay soldiers, etc, prior to the Battle of ...........? c) When did it take place? d)Who won that battle? Date: 02/26/2007 22. This famous silver coin is known as a Legionary Denarius. a) Who minted it ? b) It was of course to pay soldiers, etc, prior to the Battle of ...........?
c)When did it take place? d) Who won that battle?
ShewolfwTwins Tie Breaker I = What was the name of the shepherd who rescued Romulus and Remus from the wolves? Date: 02/26/2007 Tie Breaker I = What was the name of the shepherd who rescued Romulus and Remus from the wolves?
EarlyRepublicanTemple Tie Breaker II = A couple of years after the founding of the Roman Republic, the Romans built a large Temple on the Capitoline Hill, to whom was it dedicated? Date: 02/26/2007 Tie Breaker II = A couple of years after the founding of the Roman Republic, the Romans built a large Temple on the Capitoline Hill, to whom was it dedicated?
Map_RepublicanRome Tie Breaker III - a) What did the Gallic leader mean by "Vae victis" when he conquered Rome in 390 BCE? b) Who eventually saved Rome and defeated the Gauls? Date: 02/26/2007 Tie Breaker III - a) What did the Gallic leader mean by "Vae victis" when he conquered Rome in 390 BCE? b) Who eventually saved Rome and defeated the Gauls?
Minted_by_Brutus Tie Breaker IV - This coin was minted by Brutus, after he was forced to flee Rome with Cassius. a) At which battle ..........? and b) in which year were Brutus and Cassius defeated and died.... ? Date: 02/26/2007 Tie Breaker IV - This coin was minted by Brutus, after he was forced to flee Rome with Cassius. a) At which battle ..........? and b) in which year were Brutus and Cassius defeated and died.... ?
[-]
Stop   Pause   Back One Image   Show More Info   delay:   direction:   max size: