Ancient Rome Unit Review Quiz

According to legend, how did the city of Rome begin?

• The Romans wanted to believe their city was founded by a god.

• Twin brothers Romulus and Remus built a city, and then Romulus killed Remus in a fight and became king of Rome.

• A she-wolf and a sheperd began the city of Rome by the Tiber River.

• Roman gladiators began the city of Rome next to the Colosseum.

Which of the following is NOT true about the importance of gods in the lives of Romans?

• The Romans worshipped some of the same gods as the Greeks.

• The Romans had different beliefs about the gods and worshipped the gods in different ways.

• The Romans believed the gods involved themselves in their daily life and honored them.

• They believed in one god.

What is a patrician?

• A poor person in Ancient Rome

• A wealthy, land owner in Ancient Rome

• A person who belongs to a country

• An official in the Roman Republic

Who was a plebeian in Ancient Rome?

• A wealthy landowner in ancient Rome

• A member of the Senate

• A common person without power in ancient Rome

• A ruler who has total control over the country

What bold attack did Hannibal make in the Second Punic War?

• Hannibal assassinated Julius Caesar in the Senate.

• Hannibal killed Brutus in the war.

• Hannibal marched his army across the Alps and struck at the Roman heartland.

• Hannibal sent an army to Africa.

Why did some Romans think Julius Caesar was a hero?

• He was one of the most famous and popular leaders in Roman history.

• He copied Greek art and building styles.

• He forced people out of business.

• He won victories in Gaul.

What did Julius Caesar do in order to protect Cleopatra?

• He dressed up as a gladiator.

• He killed the king’s chief adviser and defeated the Egyptian army.

• He rolled her up in a carpet.

• He traveled to Egypt to look for Pompey.

What does “Veni, vidi, vici,” mean that Caesar said about his victories in Asia Minor?

• "I came, I won, I left."

• "I ate, I slept,

  I woke."

• "I fought, I won, I cheered."

• "I came, I saw, I conquered."

What character traits DO NOT describe Julius Caesar?

• kind and generous

• mean and evil

• leader and responsible

• careful and thoughtful

A structure for carrying water across long distances is called a (an) _____.

• temple

• patron

• aqueduct

• toga