Ancient Rome Quiz

According to legend, who founded Rome in 753 BC?

• Tiberius

• Augustus

• Romulus

• Julius Caesar

What type of government did Rome become in 509 BC?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Tiberius

• Julius Caesar

• Tarquin the Proud

• Augustus

What period of peace was ushered in by Augustus?

• Pax Romana

• Pax Augusta

• Pax Caesar

• Pax Imperium

What famous structure in Rome could hold over 60,000 people?

• Colosseum

• Circus Maximus

• Roman Forum

• Pantheon

What did ancient Romans enjoy watching in the Colosseum?

• Chariot races

• Theater plays

• Art exhibitions

• Musical concerts

What did ancient Romans invent that is still used today for naming plants and animals?

• Sanskrit

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

What important infrastructure did ancient Rome develop for transportation and communication?

• Canals

• Aqueducts

• Tunnels

• Bridges

What language did ancient Romans speak?

• Celtic

• Latin

• Greek

• Germanic

What was the period called when the majority of people in the Roman Empire lived without fear of invasion?

• Pax Imperium

• Pax Caesar

• Pax Augusta

• Pax Romana