Who was Aeneas?

A mythical Trojan hero who fought in the Trojan War.

Who were Aeneas' parents?

His parents were Aphrodite (goddess of love) and Anchises (Trojan prince)

What happened to Aeneas after Troy fell?

He led the Trojan survivors on a journey to found a new city.

Where did the ghost of Hector tell Aeneas to go?

A western land where the Tiber River flowed (future site of Rome).

What challenge did Aeneas face while leaving Troy?

His wife got lost in the chaos and disappeared.

Where did Aeneas' journey take him?

Many places in the Mediterranean, including Carthage in North Africa.

Who did Aeneas meet in Carthage?

Queen Dido, with whom he fell in love.

Why did Aeneas leave Carthage?

He was reminded by a god that his destiny was to found a new city.

How did the Trojans survive when they arrived in Italy?

They had to steal food from the local kingdom called Latium.

How did the Romans connect Aeneas to the founding of Rome?

Aeneas married the king's daughter and their son founded Alba Longa, the city where Romulus and Remus (founders of Rome) came from.

How were Romulus and Remus related to the previous myth about Aeneas?

Grandsons of King Numitor, who was descended from Aeneas.

Why did King Amulius want Romulus and Remus killed?

To avoid any challenge to his throne; they were heirs to the previous king.

What was Rhea Silvia forced to become?

A Vestal Virgin, a priestess who had to vow never to have children.

How did Romulus and Remus survive being thrown in the river?

The basket got stuck by a tree, and a she-wolf cared for them.

Who raised Romulus and Remus?

A shepherd and his wife, Faustulus and Acca Larentia.

How did Romulus and Remus get revenge on King Amulius?

They rescued Remus from prison and killed Amulius.

What did Romulus and Remus do with the throne of Alba Longa?

They gave it back to their grandfather, the rightful king.

Why did Romulus and Remus fight one another?

They disagreed on the location of their new city.

How did Romulus justify taking over the city-building project?

He claimed he saw more birds in an augury (bird-watching prophecy).

How did Remus die?

He jumped over Romulus' city wall (to mock it) and was supposedly pushed to his death.