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What was Mucius' stated intention for crossing the Tiber River?
What was Mucius' stated intention for crossing the Tiber River?
- To negotiate a peace treaty with the Etruscans.
- To plunder the enemy camp for resources.
- To assassinate the enemy king and achieve a greater deed. (correct)
- To seek revenge for previous enemy attacks.
Mucius successfully killed King Porsenna on his first attempt.
Mucius successfully killed King Porsenna on his first attempt.
False (B)
According to Mucius, what is a characteristic of Roman citizens regarding brave deeds?
According to Mucius, what is a characteristic of Roman citizens regarding brave deeds?
To do and to endure brave deeds
When threatened with fire, Mucius demonstrated his resolve by placing his ______ hand into a brazier.
When threatened with fire, Mucius demonstrated his resolve by placing his ______ hand into a brazier.
What was King Porsenna's initial reaction to Mucius' act of bravery?
What was King Porsenna's initial reaction to Mucius' act of bravery?
Mucius claimed to be the only Roman with intentions to harm King Porsenna.
Mucius claimed to be the only Roman with intentions to harm King Porsenna.
What did Mucius say Porsenna had obtained by kindness that he could not obtain by threats?
What did Mucius say Porsenna had obtained by kindness that he could not obtain by threats?
Cloelia was one of the ______ held by the Etruscans.
Cloelia was one of the ______ held by the Etruscans.
How did Cloelia and the other young women escape the Etruscan camp?
How did Cloelia and the other young women escape the Etruscan camp?
King Porsenna initially demanded the return of all the hostages who escaped with Cloelia.
King Porsenna initially demanded the return of all the hostages who escaped with Cloelia.
According to King Porsenna, Cloelia's deed was even greater than the deeds of whom?
According to King Porsenna, Cloelia's deed was even greater than the deeds of whom?
After Cloelia was returned, King Porsenna allowed her to choose ______ from the remaining hostages.
After Cloelia was returned, King Porsenna allowed her to choose ______ from the remaining hostages.
What type of statue was erected in honor of Cloelia?
What type of statue was erected in honor of Cloelia?
The equestrian statue of Cloelia was placed on the Field of Mars.
The equestrian statue of Cloelia was placed on the Field of Mars.
What agreement did both the Romans and the Etruscan king honor regarding Cloelia?
What agreement did both the Romans and the Etruscan king honor regarding Cloelia?
Match each character with their defining action:
Match each character with their defining action:
What was the primary motivation behind Mucius's actions?
What was the primary motivation behind Mucius's actions?
King Porsenna ultimately won the war against Rome.
King Porsenna ultimately won the war against Rome.
Besides the statue, what did the Romans grant Cloelia to honor their bravery?
Besides the statue, what did the Romans grant Cloelia to honor their bravery?
Mucius feared revealing his ______ by asking which man was Porsenna.
Mucius feared revealing his ______ by asking which man was Porsenna.
Flashcards
Who was Gaius Mucius?
Who was Gaius Mucius?
A Roman citizen known for his bravery and willingness to sacrifice himself for Rome.
What was Mucius' mission?
What was Mucius' mission?
To kill King Porsenna in order to intimidate the Etruscans and protect Rome.
What unexpected event happened to Mucius?
What unexpected event happened to Mucius?
He mistakenly killed a clerk instead of King Porsenna.
What was King Porsenna's reaction to Mucius?
What was King Porsenna's reaction to Mucius?
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How did Mucius demonstrate his courage?
How did Mucius demonstrate his courage?
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Why did King Porsenna release Mucius?
Why did King Porsenna release Mucius?
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What was the Roman youth conspiracy?
What was the Roman youth conspiracy?
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Who was Cloelia?
Who was Cloelia?
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How did King Porsenna react to Cloelia's actions?
How did King Porsenna react to Cloelia's actions?
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How did the Romans honor Cloelia?
How did the Romans honor Cloelia?
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Study Notes
- A Roman citizen, Gaius Mucius, approached the senate with a plan to infiltrate the enemy camp and kill Porsenna.
- The Senate approved his mission, and Mucius concealed a sword within his clothing before setting off.
- Upon arrival, Mucius positioned himself near the royal platform amidst a crowd of soldiers receiving pay.
- A clerk, dressed similarly to the king, was mistaken for Porsenna and killed by Mucius.
- Mucius was apprehended by royal bodyguards while trying to escape.
- Mucius identified himself as Gaius Mucius, a Roman citizen, declaring his intent to kill an enemy and willingness to die.
- He warned the king of a long line of Romans seeking the same glory, threatening constant danger.
- King Porsenna, both angry and terrified, ordered fires to be set around Mucius.
- Mucius demonstrated his disregard for physical pain by placing his right hand into a brazier.
- Impressed by Mucius's courage, Porsenna halted the torture and released him unharmed.
- Mucius revealed a conspiracy of 300 Roman youths to attack Porsenna, with his being the first attempt.
- Inspired by Mucius's courage, the women of Rome were also roused to public glory.
- Cloelia, a hostage, led a group of young women across the Tiber River, escaping the Etruscan camp and returning safely to Rome.
- King Porsenna initially demanded Cloelia's return, viewing the others as less valuable.
- Porsenna admired Cloelia's bravery, considering her deed greater than those of men like Cocles and Lucius.
- The Romans returned Cloelia as a pledge of peace.
- Porsenna honored Cloelia's virtue and allowed her to choose a portion of the hostages to be freed.
- The Romans honored Cloelia’s courage with an equestrian statue on the Sacred Way, depicting a young girl on a horse.
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