Year 9 Classics EOY exam revision

Who are the twin brothers said to be the founders of the city of Rome according to Roman mythology?

• Aeneas and Numitor

• Virgil and Amulius

• Romulus and Remus

• Remus and Numitor

What was the role of the Vestal Virgins in Roman society?

• They were expected to participate in wars.

• They were responsible for keeping a sacred fire extinguished.

• They were highly respected priestesses who kept a sacred fire within the Temple of Vesta.

• They were the main advisors to the king.

What was the consequence for Vestal Virgins if they broke their vow of chastity?

• They were exiled from Rome.

• They were given a second chance.

• They were forced to relinquish their priesthood.

• They were to be buried alive.

Which famous Roman poet wrote that Romulus and Remus were direct descendants of the Trojan hero Aeneas?

• Numitor

• Amulius

• Virgil

• Rhea Silvia

What happened to the twins' grandfather, Numitor, according to the text?

• He became the king of Alba Long.

• He was overthrown by his younger brother Amulius.

• He was a survivor of the Trojan War.

• He was a Vestal Virgin.

Who did Amulius force into becoming a Vestal Virgin?

• His sister

• His niece

• Numitor's daughter, Rhea Silvia

• His own daughter

What was the reason Amulius forced Rhea Silvia to become a Vestal Virgin?

• To ensure she would have no children that could threaten his rule

• To honor the gods

• To keep her safe from harm

• To prepare her for marriage

Which god is said to have impregnated Rhea Silvia according to the story?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune

• Vulcan

How were Romulus and Remus saved after being placed in the River Tiber?

• A shepherd found and raised them

• A she-wolf rescued and suckled them

• They were discovered by a fisherman

• They were found by a queen

What action did Romulus take when Remus was captured?

• He fled the city

• He gathered some shepherds and attacked King Amulius

• He negotiated for his brother's release

• He sought help from the god Mars