Ancient Rome Quiz

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• Poets who wrote about early Rome

• The two hills that early Rome were built on

• Mythological twins who founded the city of Rome

• Generals who conquered Carthage

What caused the Romans to form the Roman Republic?

• They decided that democracy didn't work

• They revolted against a harsh and violent king

• a great volcano destroyed the city

• the king was killed in battle and didn't have any heirs

Which of the following was NOT one of the early settlers of Rome?

• Etruscans

• Persians

• Greeks

• Latins

The large open area in the center of town that served as the center of political life in Rome?

• Agora

• Forum

• Bazaar

• Mercado

The form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders ?

• republic

• theocracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

Who did the Romans fight in the Punic Wars (264 - 146B.C.)?

• China

• Carthage

• Athens

• Gaul

Roman military units made up of 5,000 soldiers were called ________________?

• triumvirates

• consuls

• legions

• senate

Who could the republic appoint as leader with absolute power that lasted for 6 months in times of crisis?

• a dictator

• a king

• a supreme general

• a pharoah

Which of the early settlers of Rome spread their languages to the area?

• Persians

• Latins

• Etruscans

• Greeks

Which of the early settlers of Rome brought ideas of architecture, democracy, and philosophy?

• Greeks

• Etruscans

• Sumerians

• Latins