Roman Review

What was the Saturnalia?

• A celebration in honour of the God of the Forge with bonfires

• A celebration in honour of Romulus and Remus with youths running around in goatskins

• A celebration in honour of the Father of the Gods and Genius with carnivals, feasts and gift-giving

Who was Agrippina?

• First augusta and wife of Augustus

• Able ruler who played the fool before ruling to survive

• Known for potentially poisoning Claudius and placing her son Nero on the throne

• Mother of Constantine the Great who pilgrimed to the Holy Lands

Which of the Seven Hills was the basis of government?

• Aventine Hill

• Capitoline Hill

• Esquiline Hill

• Palatine Hill

• Quirinal Hill

Who was Antoninus Pius?

• Founder of the Constantinian Dynasty

• Emperor who visited every province of the Empire and focused on defensive borders

• Peaceful emperor who left a surplus in the treasury and legal conformity

• Founder of the Tetrarchy who retired peacefully to garden

What was the Vulcanalia?

• A celebration in honour of the God of the Forge with bonfires

• A celebration in honour of Romulus and Remus with youths running around in goatskins

• A celebration in honour of the Father of the Gods and Genius with carnivals, feasts and gift-giving

Who was Constantius Chlorus?

• Founder of the Constantinian Dynasty

• Emperor who visited every province of the Empire and focused on defensive borders

• Peaceful emperor who left a surplus in the treasury and legal conformity

• Founder of the Tetrarchy who retired peacefully to garden

Which of the Seven Hills had many thermae?

• Aventine Hill

• Capitoline Hill

• Esquiline Hill

• Palatine Hill

• Quirinal Hill

Who was Diocletian?

• Founder of the Constantinian Dynasty

• Emperor who visited every province of the Empire and focused on defensive borders

• Peaceful emperor who left a surplus in the treasury and legal conformity

• Founder of the Tetrarchy who retired peacefully to garden

Which of the Seven Hills was home to trade and the collegia?

• Aventine Hill

• Capitoline Hill

• Esquiline Hill

• Palatine Hill

• Quirinal Hill

Who was Claudius?

• First augusta and wife of Augustus

• Able ruler who played the fool before ruling to survive

• Known for potentially poisoning Claudius and placing her son Nero on the throne

• Mother of Constantine the Great who pilgrimed to the Holy Lands