Definitions
What is the word that matches this definition:
A story that explains something we see, but do not understand.
Myth
Who were Romulus and Remus and what did they do?
The legendary twin brothers who founded Rome.
Who did the ancient Romans worship?
Many gods and goddesses.
What is the word that matches this definition:
An account of event that happened in the past.
History
Who killed his brother and became the first king of Rome?
Romulus
What did they believe the gods and goddess did?
They believed that gods and goddesses controlled nature.
What is the word that matches this definition:
A government where one person holds all the power.
Monarchy
The story of Aeneas begins with the end of the war between what two kingdoms?
Greece and Troy
Give 3 examples of Roman gods or goddesses.
Vesta, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, etc.
Which river was Rome built near?
Which river was Rome built near?
Who was the Roman poet who wrote an epic poem about Aeneas's journey to Rome?
Who was the Roman poet who wrote an epic poem about Aeneas's journey to Rome?
How did people honor the goddess Vesta?
They tended to the holy fire.
Why was the monarchy abolished in Rome?
The monarchy ended in Rome because the kings became too greedy for power.
Why was Rome a good place to build a city?
Rome was built by the Tiber River and the 7 hills surrounding it for protection.
Who was Romulus and Remus's father?
Mars