Julius Caesar 1.2 Lupercal Festival

The transcript discusses Roman religious and public holidays, highlighting the Lupercal festival's fertility rites and the legend of Romulus, the founder of Rome. It also explores the public entertainment during these holidays, such as chariot races and gladiator fights. The narrative connects Julius Caesar's return to Rome with the Lupercal festival, suggesting a symbolic link to Romulus, who became a Roman god.

What was one of the main attractions during Roman public holidays?

• Musical concerts

• Parades through the city

• Chariot races at Circus Maximus

• Fireworks display

Which god was honored during the Lupercal festival?

• Neptune

• Faunus

• Mars

• Jupiter

What was the purpose of noblemen striking women with leather straps during the Lupercal festival?

• To celebrate victory in battle

• To ward off evil spirits

• To ensure a good harvest

• To promote fertility

According to legend, who saved Romulus and Remus as infants?

• A goddess

• A bear

• A shepherd

• A female wolf

What comparison might Caesar be inviting by scheduling his return on the Lupercal festival day?

• Comparison to a Roman senator

• Comparison to Romulus

• Comparison to a famous gladiator

• Comparison to a Greek hero