World History Roman Civilizations Quiz

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Constantine

What was the official language of the Roman Empire?

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

• Hebrew

What was the period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire called?

• Pax Romana

• Punic Wars

• Roman Renaissance

• Byzantine Era

What was the main purpose of the Roman Senate?

• To elect the emperor

• To pass laws

• To conduct military campaigns

• To oversee religious ceremonies

What architectural structure did the Romans invent?

• Pyramid

• Colosseum

• Parthenon

• Great Wall of China

What was the social class of wealthy Roman landowners called?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Gladiators

What was the primary role of the Roman Senate?

• To serve as advisors to the emperor

• To command the Roman army

• To conduct religious ceremonies

• To manage the city's finances

Who were the two traditional classes of Roman Senators?

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Consuls and Tribunes

• Emperors and Gladiators

• Centurions and Legionaries

Who were the members of the Roman Senate?

• Only the emperor and his family

• All citizens of Rome

• Selected wealthy and influential citizens

• Only the military generals

What was the Edict of Milan in 313 AD?

• A decree that made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

• A law that banned Christianity in Rome

• A proclamation that granted religious freedom throughout the Roman Empire

• An order that expelled all Christians from Rome