Roman Republic Quiz

What was the result of the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?

• Rome won all the wars

• Rome lost all the wars

• Carthage won the first war

• Carthage conquered Rome

Who was the Roman ruler who declared himself 'dictator for life'?

• Hannibal

• Pompey

• Crassus

• Julius Caesar

What does the phrase 'crossing the Rubicon' signify?

• A type of Roman coin

• A battle strategy

• A decision with no turning back

• A river in Rome

Who led a rebellion as a Roman slave?

• Spartacus

• Gaius Marius

• Hannibal

• Julius Caesar

What was the main cause of overcrowding in the city of Rome?

• Lack of housing

• Lack of resources

• Overpopulation of patricians

• Increased immigration

Who was the Roman leader who was killed for his attempts to make life fairer for poor Romans?

• Crassus

• Tiberius Gracchus

• Gaius Marius

• Julius Caesar

What was the main problem with the Roman armies during the civil wars?

• Loyalty to their leaders

• Lack of weapons

• Loyalty to the Senate

• Lack of training

What did Gaius Marius start to change the Roman armies?

• Allowed women to join

• Started hiring poor citizens

• Reduced the army size

• Increased the retirement age

Who was the ruler of Carthage who attacked Rome in the Second Punic War?

• Hannibal

• Gaius Marius

• Spartacus

• Julius Caesar

What was the main goal of Tiberius Gracchus's plan for public lands?

• To support wealthy citizens

• To create new farms for poor citizens

• To increase taxes for the poor

• To expand Roman territory