Classical Studies 3450E Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Roman Kingdom, Tribune, Plebs

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 3450E
• Professor: Debra Nousek

Document Summary

Classical studies 3450e midterm study guide: important terms. Latins: the people living in the area known as latium, the area surrounding the city of rome. Samnites: rival rome in size and resources, mountain tribe in central italy, four times the territory, twice the population. Lucretia: the chaste wife of collantinus, she is raped by the son of superbus, commits suicide because of the shame. Collantinus: husband of lucretia, one of the two first consuls. Brutus: the avenger of lucretia, one of the two first consuls. Patricians: the descendants of the initial advisory body of the kings, determined by birth into a family lineage. Plebeians: not a class distinction but a birth distinction. Twelve tables: created in 444 bce, 5th century, codified roman laws. Military tribunes with consular power: tribunes elected with consular power, happened during the struggle of the orders. Patronage: unofficial network of patron client relationships. November 24 2017: men will inherit clients held by their fathers and grandfathers.