Ancient Rome

According to the Roman myth, Romulus and Remus were raised by

• Mars and Venus

• mother wolf

• a troll

• Tiber River

The city of Rome was named for ___________________, its first king in 753 BC

• Julius Caesar

• Octavian

• Romulus

• Jupiter

What is the term for a government that was used in early Rome in which voters elect leaders to run the state?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

The Romans built sloped bridge-like structures that carried water called

• Aqueducts

• Democracy

• Paganism

• Amphitheaters

What was the name of the wealthy class of people in Ancient Rome?

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Emperors

• Patricians

What was the name of the poor class of people in Ancient Rome?

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Emperors

• Patricians

The Roman Empire included parts of each continent EXCEPT which one?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

Who could vote in the Roman Republic?

• Aristocrats only

• Free adult male citizens

• The king

• All adults over 18

Which Roman emperor split the empire into two parts?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Constantine

• Diocletian

Which Roman was a great military leader who conquered Gaul and Britain before declaring himself emperor?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Constantine

• Diocletian