Romulus and the founding of Rome Flashcards
Who was Romulus and Remus’ parents
Rhea and Mars (allegedly)
What tyrant did Romulus + Remus overthrow
Amulius, their great uncle
Which hero is Romulus + Remus related to
Aeneas
What happened to Romulus + Remus when they were born
Amulius ordered them to be sent down River Tiber to drown them
What happened when Romulus + Remus were in the River Tiber(as babies)
The River Tiber overflowed stagnant pools of water, left them in area of wilderness
What happened when Romulus + Remus landed on the area of wilderness(as babies)
A shewolf heard the babies cry and fed them her breastmilk. After a herdsman found them and raised them
What were Romulus + Remus like growing up
They were brave and righteous as they attacked robbers and shared spoils with the shephards
Who was Romulus + Remus grandfather
Numitor
What areas became Rome
Alba Longa + Latium
How did Romulus + Remus decide who named the city
Through augury
What hills did Romulus + Remus take when they observed augury
-Romulus took the Palantine hill
-Remus took the Aventine hill
Why did Romulus kill his brother
Remus jumped over dividing walls to mock his brother, Romulus struck him down
Who gained sole power
Romulus
What is pious
Respect for gods and family and the city
Problems with augury
It is subjective and ambiguous
Why may Romulus be seen as a bad leader
-He is not diplomatic
-Used means of violence
-Stubbornness
-Tyranny
What were Romulus’ great deeds
(according to Plutarch)
-Defeating tyrant Amulius
-Fighting sabines
-Defeating Acron
What was Romulus’ leadership described as
(according to Plutarch)
Ruled with tyranny, tightens grip on power, and result of selfishness and severity
What were Romulus’ reasons for misfortune
(according to Plutarch)
Hasty temper and irrational anger when he killed his brother(fratricide)
What were Romulus’ achievements
(according to Plutarch)
-Built Rome from nothing
-Freeing his family and the Latins from Amulius
-Benefactor for poor and homeless
-Successfully led his armies and triumphed
What was Romulus’ relationship with his family like
(according to Plutarch)
-Saved his mother from catastrophe
-Set his grandfather (Numitor) on the throne of Aeneas
-Killed his brother
What was Romulus’ relationship to women and gods like
(according to Plutarch)
-Snatched 800 sabine women but took one for himself
-Displayed honour and justice towards women
-Divorce did not happen for 280 years, Romulus’ influence
-Favoured by gods as he was saved as a baby
Who was Romulus’ wife
Hersilia
