AP European History › The Rule of the Seven Kings
The Roman monarchy was __________.
initially an elected position, before becoming hereditary
awarded to the most powerful general on the death of the previous king
always a hereditary position
always an elected position
ruled by multiple kings at the same time
The Roman monarchy was initially an elected position, before later becoming a hereditary position. In the early years of the Roman Kingdom, once a king died, the Senate was convened to choose a new king. Through a lengthy process, the king would be approved by the people, the Gods, and the Senate once more, before imperium (or, “the right to rule”) was conferred upon him. During the latter years of the Roman Kingdom, the position became hereditary and was passed down the line of succession by the Tarquin Monarchy.
Tarquinius Superbus __________.
was the last king of Rome
was the legendary founder of the city of Rome
led the rebellion that resulted in the birth of the Roman Republic
created the first legal code in the history of the Roman people
enacted a series of land reforms that greatly destabilized power in Rome
Tarquinius Superbus was the last of seven kings of Rome during the period of time when Rome was ruled by a monarchy. He is a somewhat legendary figure as historical evidence from his time period is scant.