Rome

• What are the two parents of Aeneas as described in the study material?

  Aeneas had both mortal and immortal parents
• Who were Aeneas' parents?

  Aeneas' mother was Venus and his father was Anchises.
• What is the significance of the Trojan War in Ancient Greek history?

  The Trojan War is the most famous war in Ancient Greek history.
• Who led the last royal family of Troy?

  The last royal family of Troy was led by King Priam.
• Who were the most famous children of King Priam?

  The most famous children of King Priam were Hector and Paris.
• What event triggered the Trojan War?

  The Trojan War was triggered when Paris took King Menelaus' wife, Helen, back to Troy.
• How long did the Trojan War last?

  The Trojan War lasted ten years.
• Which famous book focuses on the last two years of the Trojan War?

  The Iliad by Homer focuses on the last two years of the Trojan War.
• What role did Aeneas play in the Trojan War?

  Aeneas was a fierce warrior who fought in the Trojan War.
• How is Aeneas described in Homer's works?

  Aeneas is described as a brave soldier and loved by the gods.
• What strategy did the Greeks use to finally defeat Troy?

  The Greeks used the strategy of hiding armed soldiers inside a wooden horse.
• What happened to King Priam during the fall of Troy?


  King Priam was killed during the fall of Troy.
• Who did Aeneas flee Troy with after its fall?

  Aeneas fled Troy with his father Anchises, his wife Creusa, and his son Ascanius.
• What tragic event occurred during Aeneas' escape from Troy?


  During the escape, Aeneas' wife Creusa was killed.
• What is the basis of Virgil's Aeneid?

  • The story of Aeneas leaving Troy
  • Leading the Trojans to a new life
• What sacred objects did Aeneas take with him from Troy?

  Aeneas took the Public Penates with him from Troy.
• What does the term "Public Penates" refer to in the context of Aeneas' journey?

  Public Penates are sacred objects dedicated to the new city Aeneas would found.
• Where did Aeneas travel after leaving Troy?

  Aeneas traveled across the Aegean Sea to Macedon, then to Sicily, and finally to the west coast of Italy.
• What heroic quality did Aeneas display throughout his journey?


  Aeneas displayed his pietas, which means a sense of duty and respect for family, gods, and city.
• What is the area where Aeneas would settle and create his new city called?

  Latium
• What did Aeneas do after arriving in Latium?

  Aeneas engaged in a war with a local tribe led by King Latinus
• What city did Aeneas found after making peace with King Latinus?

  Lavinium
• How is Aeneas important to Rome despite not founding it?

  Augustus Caesar traced his family back to Aeneas to legitimize their rule
• Who is the founder of Rome that is directly descended from Aeneas?

  Romulus
• How many generations are there between Aeneas and Romulus?

  Approximately 14 generations
• What is the full name of the historian known as Livy?

  Titus Livius
• Where was Livy born?

  Padua in Northern Italy
• During which historical event was Livy born?

  The Civil War between Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus
• How old was Livy when Julius Caesar was assassinated?

  About 16 years old
• What significant political change did Livy witness during his lifetime?

  The fall of the Roman Republic and the start of the Roman Empire
• What is Livy's most famous work?

  Early History of Rome
• How many books does Livy's Early History of Rome consist of?

  Five books
• Why should we be careful in describing Livy as a historian?

  His writing is not like modern historians as he did not reference sources
• What is a significant limitation of Livy's historical accounts?

  There could be a large margin of error in what he writes
• What was Aeneas' original place to build a city?

  Thrace
• What omen did Aeneas receive in Thrace?

  Bad omens suggested he should move on
• Who did Aeneas meet when he landed in Delos?

  Apollon
• What did Apollon tell Aeneas in Delos?

  To travel where his ancestors lay
• What vision did Aeneas have while resting in Crete?

  He was told to travel to Italy
• What creatures attacked Aeneas and his crew at the Strophades Islands?

  Harpies