Why should we read the Aeneid?

How long had Virgil been writing the "Aeneid" when he died?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

Which ancient country's literature inspired Virgil's writing?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Greece

• China

Who was the Roman emperor when Virgil was writing the Aeneid?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Marc Antony

What sort of work is the "Aeneid"?

• An epic poem

• A novel

• A play

• A history book

What does the Latin word "pietas" mean?

• Skill

• Passion

• Duty

• Strenght

Why do you think that political leaders such as Augustus have valued the work of poets, writers, and other creative artists?

How could an understanding of history help the Romans develop a sense of their own identity?

How could an understanding of history help the Romans develop a sense of their own identity?