Tarpeia Flashcards

1
Q

What did the Sabine men do after fighting in Rome stopped?

A

He sent men into Rome to take back the Sabine women

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Why couldn’t the men get inside Rome?

A

It was surrounded by an impenetrable wall

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3
Q

Who was Tarpeia?

A

A vestal virgin who left the city to collect water in the night.

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4
Q

Who did she have a conversation with

A

King tartius who persuaded her to let them into Rome

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5
Q

How did Tarpeia die?

A

She requested their Jewels on the soldiers arms but instead they threw their shields on her and she was crushed.

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