Latin I
Chapter 5
Myth I: Aeneas
1. According to Roman legend, who was Aeneas’ mother?
2. Who was his father?
3. The Trojan War was fought between which two nations?
4. For which side did Aeneas fight?
5. What incident, according to legend, started the Trojan War?
6. Name three kings/princes who fought for the other side of the Trojan War.
7. Who was the Trojan king during the war?
8. Name two of this king’s sons.
9. How long did the siege of Troy last?
10. By the end of the siege, which two warriors were dead?
11. Whose idea was it to build a wooden horse?
12. After the horse exposed Troy to the enemy, why didn’t Aeneas stay to defend Troy?
13. Which two members of Aeneas’ family fled Troy with him?
14. Which member of his family died at Troy?
15. a) To what three places (among others) did Aeneas’ wanderings take him?
16. b) Locate these places (and Troy) on the map below
17. In which direction was he sailing? (Consult the map, p. 28.)
18. Romulus – not Aeneas – founded Rome. Which city did Aeneas found?
19. Which Roman poet, in which poem, chronicled the adventures and achievements of
Aeneas?