The Founding Of Rome Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
When was the legend of Romulus and Remus told?
A
753 BC
2
Q
Which Roman God was their father ?
A
Mars
3
Q
Which river were they thrown into as babies ?
A
River Tiber
4
Q
What animal raised them as babies ?
A
She-wolf
5
Q
What was the profession of their foster father?
A
Sheperd
6
Q
Who eventually became the first king of Rome ?
A
Romulus
7
Q
Why were they thrown in a river as babies?
A
A jealous king threw them in the river so that they wouldn’t one day overthrow him.
8
Q
What did the brothers quarrel about?
A
Who should be king.
9
Q
Who was killed in the quarrel?
A
Remus
10
Q
Where did they build Rome ?
A
Near the river they were thrown in.
