Romulus and Remus Flashcards

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who was Romulus and Remus’ Father?

A

Mars, God of war

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Why did Romulus and Remus fight

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They fought because they both wanted the city to be named after them.

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who ordered for the twins to be drowned and why?

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Amulius ordered for the twins to be drowned so that one day they wouldn’t try to take his throne.

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What were the outcomes of romulus and Remus’ fight?

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Romulus won the fight and killed his brother. Romulus named the city Rome after himself

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What was Romulus and Remus’ plan for overtaking the throne?

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They recruited soldiers and asked people they helped to now help them. Then when they were ready they took down Amulius and his forces while they slept.

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Who was captured and taken to the king?

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Remus was captured but soon after he was rescued by his brother.

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in what river where the kids attempted to be murdered

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Tiber river

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who protected the boys when she found them

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A she-wolf found them in the river and took them back to her gave.

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who took the boys in when he found them

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Faustulus took them in when he spotted them chasing each other down a path, he followed them to their to there cave and took them when the she-wolf was asleep.

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who is romulus and remus’s mother?

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Rhea Silvia

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