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YEAR 8 HISTORY REVISION LIST 1. The beginning of the Roman Empire What legend is used to explain the beginning of the Roman Empire? Remember Rome was built near the River Tiber. It was built on seven hills, the main hill was Palatine hill. Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus. Their wicked uncle was called Amulius. Remus laughed at Romulus city and in revenge Romulus killed him. 2. A Roman Legionary What did the Roman Legionary wear? What weapons did he carry? How did he defend himself? How did he attack the enemy? Name two requirements of a Roman Legionary. What were the main differences between Roman Legionaries and Roman Auxiliaries? Legionaries had to be a Roman citizen had to be physically fit and 1.6m tall stayed in the army for 25 years Auxiliaries These were not Citizens of Rome second class soldiers paid less and not trained as well After 25 years- they became Citizens 3. Hannibal Where did he come from? Why did he go to war with the Romans? How did he attack the Romans? Describe his journey to Rome. How did he cross the Pyrennes and the Alps? Name the battles between the Romans and Carthagians How was Hannibal defeated? How did he die? 4. The Roman republic Describe the structure of the Roman Republic Define the following terms: patricians, plebians, assembly, magistrates, consuls, tribunes, senate 1 5. The murder of Caesar Who was Julius Caesar? What did he do? Why did some people dislike him? How was Caesar murdered? Why was Caesar murdered? 5. Pompeii Where is Pompeii? What happened to the city of Pompeii? (AD79 Mount Vesuvius) What did archaeologists find there? 6. Chariot Racing Who went to the chariot races? Who became a charioteer? What type of races took place? Remember Circus Maximus was the name of the most famous chariot racing track. Up to 12 chariots usually drawn by 4 horses would race for 7 laps around the track. Crashes were known as shipwrecks. 7. Gladiators This is the big essay question. You will be asked to imagine you are a Gladiator. Describe your experience of fighting in the games in the Colosseum. You should revise: The different types of gladiators Their preparation for the fight Their weapons and fighting methods The atmosphere in the arena during the fight The way the verdict on the gladiator was reached 8. The collapse of the Roman Empire Why did the Roman Empire collapse? What was the result of the collapse of the empire? Legacy of the Romans What impact did the Romans have? What did they leave behind? Consider their language, books, religion, buildings, law 2