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Remus and Romulus

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which best describes the early story of Romulus and Remus?

a)

They ruled Rome as co-kings from birth

b)

They were rescued and nursed by a lady-wolf

c)

They were lost at sea and raised by dolphins

d)

They were slain by a lady-wolf

2.

Before founding Rome, the brothers searched for what?

a)

A place to hide from the she-wolf

b)

A sign from the gods to pick the city’s location

c)

A rival to fight

d)

A mountain cave to live in

3.

Today, the city of Rome lies within which country?

a)

Spain

b)

Greece

c)

Italy

d)

France

4.

Rome grew up along which river’s banks?

a)

Nile

b)

Danube

c)

Tiber

d)

Po

5.

People often say Italy looks like a giant what?

a)

Glove

b)

Spear

c)

Boot

d)

Crown

6.

How did the Tiber River support early Roman life?

a)

Rich soil for farming

b)

Fresh water and food

c)

Natural protection from enemies

d)

All of these

7.

Which groups played a role in early Rome’s founding?

a)

Only Latins

b)

Only Greeks

c)

Only Etruscans

d)

Latins, Greeks, and Etruscans

8.

Romans adopted religious ideas mainly from which two groups?

a)

Romans & Greeks

b)

Greeks & Etruscans

c)

Etruscans & Italians

d)

Remus & Romulus

9.

To win the favor of their gods, Romans copied rituals from the __________.

a)

Greeks

b)

Latins

c)

Etruscans

d)

Egyptians

10.

Why did Romans teach the story of Romulus and Remus to children?

a)

Because it was proven historical fact

b)

To highlight the importance of Roman beliefs and the gods’ blessing

c)

To imitate Greek traditions

d)

It was only entertainment