Year 4 Romans Quiz

Which two abbreviations do we use when dating events on a timeline?

• CX

• BC

• AD

• XI

Answer explanation

AD - Ado Domini – The time after the birth of Jesus Christ.

BC - Before Christ. The time before the birth of Jesus Christ.

What does an archaeologist do?

• They builds arcs.

• They find out about the world by reading books and travelling to different countries.

• They study English and are an expert at finding out the meaning of words.

• They study history by digging up objects to tell us about its past.

What is the Empire?

• A group of countries controlled by one ruler.

• The place where the ruler at the time lived.

• Somewhere gladiators lived and fought.

• The name which Roman's called Italy.

What is the job of an Emperor?

• The advisor to the King/Queen.

• The ruler of the Roman Empire.

• The person who is in-charge of the gladiators.

• Someone who lived in the Roman Empire.

What is the correct term to describe when you have taken control of a place as a result of fighting?

• Ally

• Conquer

• Legion

• Rebellion

Which of the following was commonly found in Roman villas?

• A bath

• An aqueduct

• A gladiator

• Mosaics

In the Roman Empire, what is a century?

• Somewhere for citizens to visit and socialise.

• A type of weapon used by the Roman army.

• A division of the Roman army.

• Their currency (money).

Answer explanation

A century is a division of the Roman army made up of 80 soldiers and led by a centurion.

If my job was the highest position in the Roman government, what would my job be?

• Consul

• Senate

• Governor

• Gladiator

What is a chariot?

• A meal that was cooked on special occasions.

• The name for 'crown' in the Roman Empire.

• The name of a party held to celebrate victories.

• A vehicle with two wheels pulled by horses or ponies.

If I had hypocaust, what would I have?

• A telephone system

• Underfloor heating

• An illness

• A boat used to import goods.

Answer explanation

A hypocaust was an under-floor heating system used by the Romans!