The Legend of Romulus and Remus: A Journey Through Roman Mythology

Jack from Twinkl introduces the myth of Romulus and Remus, detailing their birth, rescue by a she-wolf, and the founding of Rome. The video provides teaching resources, including story cards and sequencing activities, and suggests storytelling and writing exercises to explore the myth further. It concludes with a call to action to like and subscribe.

Who was the mother of Romulus and Remus?

• Agrippina the Younger

• Julia Domna

• Livia Drusilla

• Rhea Sylvia

What did the servant do instead of following King Amulius's orders?

• Threw the twins into the river

• Took them to a temple

• Placed them in a basket in the river

• Left them in the forest

Who rescued Romulus and Remus from the river?

• A shepherd

• A she-wolf

• A priest

• A fisherman

What was the fate of King Amulius?

• He became an ally

• He was killed by Romulus

• He was captured

• He was exiled

On which hill did Romulus build his city?

• Esquiline Hill

• Palatine Hill

• Aventine Hill

• Capitoline Hill

What is one way to teach the story of Romulus and Remus?

• Listening to a podcast

• Watching a documentary

• Using story cards

• Reading a novel

What type of activity can help children retell the myth?

• Drama activities

• Science experiments

• Art projects

• Math puzzles

What is a focus of the comprehensive story writing unit?

• Studying Roman gods

• Building architectural models

• Describing settings and characters

• Learning about Roman history

What can children write about in the poetry activity?

• The River Tiber

• The city of Rome

• The she-wolf

• The Roman Empire

What is the purpose of recount activities?

• To memorize dates

• To create timelines

• To plan and write personal accounts

• To draw historical maps