Ancient Roman Civilization Quiz

What legend tells the story of how Rome began?

• legend of Bigfoot

• legend of Julius and Caesar

• legend of Romulus and Remus

• legend of Pompeii and Vesuvius

The Romans were ________ which means they believed in many gods and goddesses.

• polytheistic

• Christian

• monotheistic

• Catholic

Hannibal brought "monsters" to the Punic Wars. What were these monsters really?

• horses

• elephants

• lions

• bears

According to Roman mythology, who was the "King of the Gods"?

• Julius Caesar

• Mars

• Neptune

• Jupiter

Which group of people in the Roman times were not considered actual citizens?

• plebeians

• patricians

• consuls

• slaves

The Punic Wars were fought between the __________ and the _________.

Name 2 things the Romans gained by winning the Punic Wars?

Name 2 rights that Roman women did NOT have.

Julius Caesar was known as a "Great Writer and a Great Fighter". What happened to him?

Name 2 things that caused the decline of the Roman Empire.