The Roman Empire Quiz

What was the first form of government in the Roman Empire?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

At its peak, which of these areas was NOT part of the Roman Empire's geography?

• Britain

• Scandinavia

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

Which language was primarily spoken in the Roman Empire?

• Greek

• Latin

• English

• Italian

What was the main religion of the Roman Empire before Christianity?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Polytheism

• Judaism

Which of these is a famous achievement of the Roman Empire?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Pyramids

• The Colosseum

• The Eiffel Tower

What caused the fall of the Roman Empire?

• A single massive invasion

• Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor

• A giant earthquake

• The discovery of the Americas

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

• Caligula

What was the Roman Empire's legal system called?

• The Code of Hammurabi

• Sharia Law

• Roman Law

• The Ten Commandments

How did Christianity spread in the Roman Empire?

• Through conquest

• It was always the main religion

• Through missionaries and adoption by Emperor Constantine

• Through trade

What was a common entertainment in the Roman Empire?

• Video games

• Gladiator fights

• Opera

• Ballet