Remus and Romulus

Front

Which best describes the early story of Romulus and Remus?

Back

They were rescued and nursed by a lady-wolf.

Front

Before founding Rome, the brothers searched for what?

Back

A sign from the gods to pick the city’s location

Front

Today, the city of Rome lies within which country?

Back

Italy

Front

Rome grew up along which river’s banks?

Back

Tiber

Front

People often say Italy looks like a giant what?

Back

Boot

Front

How did the Tiber River support early Roman life?

Back

Rich soil for farming, Fresh water and food, Natural protection from enemies

Front

Which groups played a role in early Rome’s founding? Options: Only Latins, Only Greeks, Only Etruscans, Latins, Greeks, and Etruscans

Back

Latins, Greeks, and Etruscans

Front

Romans adopted religious ideas mainly from which two groups?

Back

Greeks & Etruscans

Front

To win the favor of their gods, Romans copied rituals from the __________.

Back

Etruscans

Front

Why did Romans teach the story of Romulus and Remus to children?

Back

To highlight the importance of Roman beliefs and the gods’ blessing