romulus and remus

What are Romulus and Remus most famous for?

• Rescuing Helen of Troy

• Founding the city of Rome

• Being the kings of the Underworld

• Starting the Olympics

Who first cared for the boys when they were abandoned?

• A she-wolf

• A forest nymph

• The goddess Venus

What did Romulus and Remus first disagree on?

• If they should kill the king or not

• How to get their revenge

• What hill to found the city of Rome on

What hill did Romulus want to found the city on?

• Aventine Hill

• Palatine Hill

• Capitoline Hill

How did Remus die?

• He fell down when trying to climb a high wall

• He was attacked by wild vultures

• He got sick from eating too many olives

• Romulus killed him when Remus made fun of his wall

Who was the father of the twins?

• Mars

• Julius Caesar

• Apollo

• Jupiter

When was the city of Rome founded?

• 1200 BC

• 1012 BC

• 753 BC

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How did Rome get its name?

• It was named after the shepherd who raised the boys

• From the god of construction

• Romulus named the city after himself

Where did the king abandon the boys?

• In a basket on the Tiber River

• He sold them into slavery

• In the desert

• At the top of Palatine Hill

Who is considered to be the first king of Rome?

• Caesar

• Romulus

• Remus

• Augustus