Aeneas and founding of the Roman Race Flashcards
1
Q
What is the book that details Aeneas’ adventures and what is the writers name
A
The Aeneid written by Virgil
2
Q
Who was Aeneas’ parents
A
Anchises + Venus
3
Q
Who was Aeneas’ son
A
Ascanius
4
Q
What battle did Aeneas escape from
A
Trojan war
5
Q
Where was Aeneas from
A
Troy
6
Q
Where does Aeneas go after he escapes Troy
A
Italy (to become Rome)
7
Q
What battle did Aeneas fight in
A
Trojan War
8
Q
Who traces their lineage to Aeneas
A
Augustus
9
Q
Which important figures are Aeneas’ descendants
A
Romulus and Remus
10
Q
Who starts the Trojan War
A
Helen
11
Q
Why is Aeneas seen as admirable (in the Trojan war)
A
He led the Trojans in battle and refused to leave his family behind in Troy
12
Q
What did Aeneas bring with him to Italy
A
Penates + Lares
13
Q
What are Penates
A
sacred relics looked after by Vestal Virgins
