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Latin Lesson 3

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Tullus Hostillius third king of Rome; known for military aggression
Latins people from Alba
Mettius king of Alba
Horatii three brothers; champions of Rome
Curiatii three brothers; champions of Alba
laurel wreath of victory most honored reward for bravery
plunder to take goods from an enemy by force
petty small; insignificant
Resolute Determined
submit to give in; surrender
Shrill high-pitched
seized to grab; take
Slain killed
penance punishment
what arrangement did Tullus and Mettius make to avoid a large, deadly battle they would each choose three of their best soldiers to fight
Name the three brothers who fought on behalf of Rome and on behalf of Alba Horatii- Rome Curiatti- Alba
Describe what weapons were used and who the first two casualties were They used short heavy swords and two of the Horatii brothers were the first to die
Describe the heroic performance of Horatius and the outcome of the battle Horatius pretended to run away the turned on the other men and killed them
why was Horatius sentenced to death? Why was his punishment lessened? He was sentenced to death for killing his sister. His punishment was lessened because he was a hero
Created by: Emmalyn Cruse
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