pt 1 Early rome --> 390 BC

What king of the Sabines* led the charge to attack Rome after the women of his people were abducted?

Titus Tatius

What woman's betrayal by her love of shiny* objects was forever remembered with a rock from which all future traitors were thrown?

Tarpeia

After the horrific rape of what woman* was the Roman republic established?

Lucretia

What king was famous for establishing the Fetialēs* as well as building the Pons Sublicius and the port at Ostia?

Ancus Marcius

What Roman king was responsible for purchasing* the Sybilline Books as well as finishing the construction for the Circus Maximus?

Tarquinius Superbus

What Roman king, originally known* by the name Lucumo, interpreted that he would be king when an eagle stole his hat?

Tarquinius Priscus

Who was the wife of Tarquinius* Priscus?

Tanaquil

What king of Rome had a ring* of fire appear above his head when he was an infant?

Servius Tullius

Who were the 1st two consuls of Ancient Rome?

Brutus and Collatinus

What man single-handledly defended* the Pons Sublicius from the Etruscan invaders led by Lars Porsenna?

Horatius Cocles

What King of Clusium* was the leader of the Etruscans during the Early Republic?

Lars Porsenna

What famous Roman hero was known for his deep pain tolerance* marked famously when he put his left hand into the fire?

Gaius Mucius Scaevola

What famous Roman hero was known for rescuing hostages* from the camp of Lars Porsenna and swimming across the Tiber?

Cloelia

What exile of early Rome decided to betray* his own people as he led a group of Volscī to attack the Romans?

Coriolanus

Who were the only people who could save Rome from the treasonous Coriolanus and his Volscian soldiers?

Volumnia/wife and Verturia/mother

What laws written by a commission of 10* men were written on bronze tablets and formed the Romans first written constitution?

Twelve Tables

Which group of 10 men* were known for writing the twelve tables?

Decemviri

What man, known as the Second Founder* of Rome rebuilt the city after it was attacked in 390BC

Camillus

What Gallic leader led the attack on the Romans in 390*BC and pinned them on the Capitoline Hill a the Battle of Allia River?

Brennus

What man saved the the Romans from utter defeat by Brennus* when he heard geese squawking and discovered a huge army of Gauls climbing the Capitoline?

Marcus Manlius (Capitolinus)