Ancient Rome Quiz by Mrs. B

All of the following crops were grown in ancient Rome EXCEPT

• wheat

• olives

• grapes

• potatoes

Lower class Romans were called

• Plebians

• Patricians

• Nobles

• Gladiators

Upper class Romans were called

• Plebians

• Gladiators

• Nobles

• Patricians

Where would ancient Romans go to watch the gladiators

• The Forum

• The Colosseum

• The Circus Maximus

• The Temple

How is the government in the USA similar to the government of ancient Rome?

• a governor

• a mayor

• a police department

• checks and balances

What type of government did ancient Rome have?

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• People Rule

Which of the following is one of the mountain ranges surrounding ancient Rome?

• Apennines

• Mount Rushmore

• Parrish Mountain

• Blue Ridge Mountains

The Roman economy consisted which of the following?

• Coins

• Large divides between social classes

• trading

• all of these

What could Romans do at the Forum? Choose all that apply.

• Hear the latest news

• Talk to others

• shop

• watch snake charmers

• play chess

The government of Rome can best be described as:

• a republic where people vote on elected officials

• a tyranny where there was illegal rule

• a dictatorship where there was harsh rule

• a monarchy where kings and queens were in charge