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Battle of Lake Regillus – 496 BC Fact-Matching Game

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The Battle of Lake Regillus in 496 BC was a significant event in Roman history, marking the final defeat of the Latin League by Rome. To explore this historical battle and its impact, you can play a fact-matching game that challenges you to piece together important information fragments.

  • Experience the tactical maneuvers of Roman and Latin forces
  • Learn about the key leaders involved in the battle
  • Discover the aftermath and implications of Rome’s victory

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Battle of Lake Regillus took place in 496 BC
  • It was a conflict between the Roman Republic and the Latin League
  • The Roman army was led by the dictator Aulus Postumius Albus and his co-consul, Titus Aebutius Elva
  • The Latin League was commanded by Octavius Mamilius, the prince of Tusculum
  • The battle occurred near Lake Regillus, located in Latium, Italy
  • It was a decisive engagement in the early history of Rome
  • The Romans were victorious in the battle
  • According to legend, the Roman twin gods, Castor and Pollux, appeared during the battle and fought on the side of Rome
  • Their intervention is said to have turned the tide of the battle in favor of the Romans
  • The Romans dedicated a temple to Castor and Pollux in Rome to honor their supposed assistance
  • The Battle of Lake Regillus marked the final attempt by the Latin League to resist Roman domination
  • After the battle, Rome became the dominant power in Latium
  • The victory allowed the Romans to further expand their territory and solidify their control over the region
  • The Latin League was dissolved after their defeat at Lake Regillus
  • The battle increased Rome's prestige and influence among surrounding cities and states
  • The Romans also gained significant spoils of war, including captured weapons and prisoners
  • The Battle of Lake Regillus was a turning point in the early Roman Republic's struggle for dominance in central Italy
  • The Roman victory strengthened their position and paved the way for further territorial expansion
  • The battle is described in detail by the Roman historian Livy in his work "Ab Urbe Condita"
  • The exact location of Lake Regillus is not known today, and its identification remains a subject of debate among historians.

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