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Latin

Horatius and Mucius the left-handed (509 B.C.)

QuestionAnswer
Publicus Valerius Roman ruler called Publicola bridge; people's friend
Sublician Bridge only bridge that led into Rome
Lars Porsena king of Etruria
Horatius defended the Sublician Bridge against invasion
Caius Mucius burnt his right hand to prove loyalty to Rome, He became Mucuis the left-handed
stout sturdy
javelins light throwing spears
plunged dove in
patriotism devotion to one's country
What were people from Etruria called? Etruscans
What Etruscan king gathered a large army to help Tarquin recapture Rome Parsena
Who held back the Etruscan army while the Romans cut down the Sublician Bridge? Huratius
Explain why the acts of Horatius, Sourius, and Titus were so courageous. They volunteered to take on the Etruscan army while the bridge was being taken down.
How did Mucius prove his bravery to Porsena? He thrust his right hand into the fire.
How did Porsena react to Mucius' noble display? He set him free.
How did the action of Mucius affect Rome's relationship with Porsena? Muscius gave Porsena that most attacks were coming, so Porsena decided to make peace.
Created by: Emma Cheshire
 

 



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