SW - When in Rome Quiz

What did ancient Romans use to clean themselves in the public baths?

• Soap

• Water

• Oils and a strigil

• Scrub brushes

Where were the Twelve Tables, a group of ancient Roman laws, displayed?

• In the Colosseum

• In the Circus Maximus

• In the Roman Forum

• In the Roman Baths

What was the purpose of the Circus Maximus in ancient Rome?

• To hold horse races

• To host gladiator fights

• To showcase naval battles

• To exhibit art and technology

What dangerous animals were thrown into the Colosseum to fight against humans?

• Lions

• Tigers

• Bears

• Wolves

During which period did Rome experience a period of peace and prosperity?

• Pax Romana

• Golden Age of Rome

• Reign of Augustus

• Time of the Five Good Emperors

Who was the first emperor of Rome and one of its greatest leaders?

• Julius Caesar

• Nerva

• Trajan

• Augustus

What did Augustus do to improve Rome during his rule?

• Built a permanent army

• Rebuilt Rome with beautiful buildings

• Made the tax system fairer

• All of the above

Which emperor ruled during the time when the Roman Empire was governed by absolute power, under the guidance of wisdom and virtue?

• Nerva

• Trajan

• Hadrian

• Marcus Aurelius

How did ancient Roman charioteers prevent themselves from falling off the chariot?

• They tied themselves to the chariot with ropes

• They held onto the reins tightly

• They wrapped the reins around their bodies

• They used a seatbelt-like device

Where were the Twelve Tables, a group of ancient Roman laws, displayed?

• Colosseum

• Vatican City

• Pantheon

• Roman Forum