Aeneas' Journey and Early Rome

The video explores the legendary origins of Rome, beginning with Aeneas's journey from Troy to Italy, where he founded Lavinium. It covers the conflicts with Turnus and the unification of the Latins. The narrative then shifts to the birth and upbringing of Romulus and Remus, leading to the founding of Rome. The video details early Rome's challenges, including the integration of the Sabines, and Romulus's reign, military expansion, and eventual disappearance. It concludes with a discussion of historical evidence and context for early Rome.

What event marked the beginning of Aeneas' journey to Italy?

• The death of Latinus

• The founding of Rome

• The birth of Romulus

• The fall of Troy

Who did Aeneas form an alliance with upon reaching Italy?

• King Turnus

• King Latinus

• Queen Dido

• King Mezentius

What was the outcome of the battle between the Trojans and the Rutuli?

• The Trojans were defeated

• King Latinus was killed

• Turnus became king

• Aeneas was captured

What did Aeneas name the unified people of Trojans and Laurentines?

• Romans

• Sabines

• Latins

• Etruscans

According to legend, how did Romulus and Remus decide who would rule their new city?

• By a duel

• By consulting the gods

• By drawing lots

• By a vote

What was the legendary date of the founding of Rome?

• March 15th 509 BCE

• July 4th 1000 BCE

• January 1st 500 BCE

• April 21st 753 BCE

What was the primary reason for the abduction of the Sabine women?

• To celebrate a festival

• To avenge a previous attack

• To increase the population of Rome

• To form an alliance with the Sabines

How did Romulus expand the Roman senate after the alliance with the Sabines?

• By adding 100 leading Sabines

• By electing new Roman citizens

• By including Greek leaders

• By appointing Etruscan nobles

What cultural influences were evident in early Roman society?

• Persian and Egyptian

• Celtic and Germanic

• Phoenician and Carthaginian

• Etruscan and Greek

What led to the end of the monarchy in Rome?

• A sacred oath against one-man rule

• The rise of the plebeian class

• The death of Romulus

• The invasion by the Etruscans