Legends of Early Rome

Question 1

Romulus and Remus

Answer 1

• Mother Silvia, Father Mars
• Mars gave the indigenous line to them for military conquests
• Rhea Silva is forced to be a Vestal Virgin by Amulius but gets pregnent by Mars

Question 2

Rape of the Sabine Women:

Answer 2

When Rome was founded, there were few women. Romulus invited the sabian community to a festival and took the women (30) and fought off the men.
* All said to be virgins except for one, who was married and became Romulus’ wife

Question 3

Tarpeia

Answer 3

Vestal Virgin that opened the door to Sebians after they declared war on the romans

Question 4

Tullia

Daughter of Servius Tullius

Answer 4

Married to Tarquin Superbus
Encouraged Tarquin Superbus to overthrow her father and proclaim himself king
Said to have run over her dead father with a chariot. She didn’t like him

Question 5

Tarquin the Proud (Tarquin Superbus):

Answer 5

The last king of rome
- said to have physically thrown Servius Tullius into the streets
- Generally tumultuous reign. Refused to bury Servius. Executed senators who were disloyal and didn’t replace them, thus diminishing the authority of the senate. Went to war with some city states. Engaged in massive, expensive building programs

Question 6

Rape of Lucretia

Answer 6

By Sextus Tarquin

Ater being raped, she tells her father and husband of the atrocities calling witnesses. Calls for vengeance against Sextus then kills herself with a dagger

Question 7

Myth and Public Display at Rome

Answer 7

Triumph: Military victory parade

Augustus’ building projects (Forum, Altar of Augustan Peace)