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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to Roman myth, who founded Rome?
A
Remus
B
Romulus
C
Rome
D
Tiber
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to tradition, on April 21, 753 B.C., Romulus and his twin brother, Remus, found Rome on the site where they were suckled by a she-wolf as orphaned infants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Traditionally, they were the sons of Rhea Silvia, daughter of Numitor, king of Alba Longa.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to tradition, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. They were twin brothers, sons of a human mother and the god of war, Mars. After their birth, the king ordered them killed. They were placed in a basket and put into the Tiber River-left to die from exposure in the outdoors.

Detailed explanation-4: -They were safely carried to the area of the seven hills. There, the boys were found by a she-wolf called Lupa who nursed them in her lair in Palatine Hill until they were found by a shepherd and his wife, who raised them as shepherds.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rome was founded and named after twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, children of Rhea Silvia who was the daughter of Numito.

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