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Who settled on the hilltops above the banks of the Tiber?
The Latins
Which were the advantages of the land near the Tiber?
The river narrowed making it possible for people to cross. It was close enough to reach the sea by boat. It was safe from pirates. It was easy to spot enemies.
Which language did the Latins speak?
Latin
How was the area of the Latins called?
Latium
When did all the small villages form a single town called Rome?
During the 8th century BC
Who was Aeneas? What did he do?
He was a mythical hero from a Greek legend, who had escaped from Troy, arrived in Italy and married a Latin princess.
Who were Aeneas's descendants?
Romulus and Remus
Who was Amulius? What did he do?
He was Romulus and Remus's great uncle. He ordered the twins to be drowned in the Tiber.
Who saved Romulus and Remus?
First, a she-wolf fed them. Then, a sheperd rescued and raised them.
Who wanted to build a village in Aventine Hill?
Remus
Who wanted to build a village in Palentine Hill?
Romulus
True or false? Romulus killed his brother Remus and founded Rome in 753 BC.
True. The new city was named Rome after Romulus, who became its first king.
