Birth of Romulus and Remus

Question 1

Who is removed from power by Amulius?

Answer 1

Numitor

Amulius takes over Numitor’s position as king.

Question 2

What drastic action does Amulius take to prevent being overthrown?

Answer 2

Makes Rhea Silvia a Vestal Virgin

This prevents her from bearing children, thus eliminating potential rivals.

Question 3

Who rapes Rhea Silvia and causes her to become pregnant?

Answer 3

Mars

Mars is the Roman god of war.

Question 4

What happens to Rhea Silvia after she gives birth?

Answer 4

She is imprisoned by Amulius

Amulius orders the babies to be killed.

Question 5

What does the servant tasked with killing the twins do instead?

Answer 5

Sends the boys down the Tiber in a basket

This act saves their lives.

Question 6

Who finds and raises Romulus and Remus?

Answer 6

Lupa

Lupa is a she-wolf who nurtures the twins.

Question 7

What profession do Romulus and Remus take on as they grow up?

Answer 7

Farmers/shepherds

They live a rustic life until they learn of their true identity.

Question 8

What do Romulus and Remus do after learning of their lineage?

Answer 8

Restore Numitor to the throne

They seek to reclaim their rightful place and power.

Question 9

What is the conflict between Romulus and Remus about?

Answer 9

They want to settle on different hills

This leads to a territorial dispute.

Question 10

What does Romulus build to separate his kingdom from Remus?

Answer 10

A wall around the Palatine Hill

This symbolizes the division between the two brothers.

Question 11

What does Remus do that leads to a fight with Romulus?

Answer 11

Jumps over the wall

This act is perceived as mocking Romulus’s authority.

Question 12

What is the outcome of the fight between Romulus and Remus?

Answer 12

Remus is killed by Romulus

Romulus takes full control of all seven hills.

Question 13

What city does Romulus name after himself?

Answer 13

Rome

He establishes Rome as his kingdom.

Question 14

How long does Romulus rule Rome?

Answer 14

37 years

His reign is marked by significant events in Rome’s early history.

Question 15

How does Romulus address the population imbalance in Rome?

Answer 15

By ‘stealing’ Sabine women

This act is part of the Sabine War.

Question 16

What happens after the brief war with the Sabines?

Answer 16

The two clans unite

The Sabine king’s death leads to Romulus becoming the sole ruler.

Question 17

What is the significance of Romulus’s actions for the city of Rome?

Answer 17

Rome becomes a complete city

The unification of tribes solidifies Rome’s foundation.