Roman History Quiz

When did the Indo-European invasions take place?

• 6th century BC

• 8th century BC

• 2nd century BC

• 4th century BC

Who was the first person to suggest the possibility of an Indo-European civilization?

• Alexander the Great

• Lord Acton

• Henry Adams

• William Jones

How many major language families originated from Indo-European?

• Eight

• Seven

• Ten

• Nine

What was the name of the Trojan who founded the city of Alba Longa?

• Iulius

• Numitor

• Remus

• Romulus

Who was the king who had a daughter named Rhea Silvia?

• Romulus

• Numitor

• Remus

• Iulius

What was the name of the festival started by Romulus to abduct Sabine women?

• Bacchanalia

• Lupercalia

• Saturnalia

• Floralia

Who became the first Emperor of Rome, marking the end of the Roman Republic?

• Nero

• Augustus

• Mark Antony

• Julius Caesar

Which emperor divided the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halves?

• Diocletian

• Augustus

• Nerva

• Trajan

Which war included Hannibal's famous crossing of the Alps?

• First Punic War

• Second Punic War

• Third Punic War

• Samnite Wars

In which year was Rome sacked by the Visigoths?

• 455 CE

• 476 CE

• 500 CE

• 410 CE