Romulus and Remus: Key Concepts

The video covers the legend of Romulus and Remus, starting with their abandonment by the River Tiber, their rescue by a she-wolf, and upbringing by a shepherd. As they grow, they plan to build a city, leading to a conflict that results in the founding of Rome by Romulus. The story highlights themes of loyalty, bravery, and the importance of Rome to the ancient Romans.

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• An impossible option

• A mandatory action

• Another possible choice

• A single choice

What is the meaning of 'defy'?

• To refuse to obey

• To agree with someone

• To misunderstand

• To follow orders

What is a 'fortress'?

• A type of tree

• A small house

• A riverbank

• A well-protected structure

What does 'tender' mean in the context of the lesson?

• Cold and distant

• Gentle and caring

• Rough and tough

• Hard and unyielding

Who was the man carrying the twins?

• A king

• A soldier

• A servant

• A shepherd

Why did King Amulius want the twins dead?

• He wanted to adopt them

• He was afraid they would take his crown

• He wanted to protect them

• He thought they were cursed

What did the servant decide to do with the twins?

• He raised them as his own

• He left them in the forest

• He took them to the king

• He placed them in the river

How did the servant feel after defying the king's orders?

• Happy

• Guilty

• Angry

• Indifferent

Who is said to have protected the twins in the river?

• A group of soldiers

• The king

• A fisherman

• The river god Hibernius

What did the she-wolf do when she found the twins?

• Attacked them

• Fed them with her milk

• Took them to the king

• Ignored them