Ancient Rome Quiz

What are Romulus and Remus most famous for?

• Writing the Aeneid

• Building the Colosseum

• Conquering Greece

• Founding Rome

When was Rome founded?

• 509 BCE

• 753 BCE

• 19 BCE

• 380 AD

Who is considered to be the first king of Rome?

• Mars

• Remus

• Romulus

• Aeneas

Who is Rome named after?

• Mars

• Remus

• Romulus

• Aeneas

What is the reason for the Romulus and Remus myth?

• To connect Rome with the Trojans

• To promote the worship of Mars

• To explain the fall of Troy

• To establish the importance of she-wolves

In the Aeneid, how does the poet Virgil connect the story of Aeneas to the older tradition of Romulus?

• By making Aeneas the ancestor of Romulus and Remus

• By having Aeneas build Rome before Romulus

• By having Aeneas defeat Romulus in battle

• By making Aeneas the father of Romulus

Why do you think the two stories were combined? What purpose would it serve?

• To create a more interesting myth

• To connect the Romans to Greek culture

• To confuse future historians

• To emphasize the importance of she-wolves

Why did the Romans worship different gods?

• To gain favor with other civilizations

• To ensure success in their endeavors

• To honor their ancestors

• To establish a monotheistic religion

Where did the Romans worship?

• In their homes

• In underground catacombs

• In public squares

• In temples throughout Rome

How did the Romans worship their gods?

• By fasting and meditating

• By sacrificing animals and precious items

• By reciting prayers and hymns

• By performing elaborate rituals