Quiz on Ancient Rome

Who was the first Roman Emperor?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Caligula

What was the primary language of the Roman Empire?

• Greek

• Latin

• Aramaic

• Italian

Which structure was used for gladiatorial contests in Ancient Rome?

• The Pantheon

• Circus Maximus

• The Colosseum

• Roman Forum

What was the Pax Romana?

• A Roman Goddess

• A famous battle

• A period of peace and prosperity

• A legal code

Who was the Roman god of war?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune

• Vulcan

What was the Roman Senate?

• A type of Roman bread

• A public bath

• A legislative assembly

• The Emperor's council

Which of the following was NOT a Roman Emperor?

• Tiberius

• Alexander the Great

• Claudius

• Hadrian

What was the main unit of the Roman army called?

• Cohort

• Legion

• Phalanx

• Battalion

Which Roman Emperor is famous for building a wall across Britain?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Hadrian

• Augustus

What was the cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• A single catastrophic event

• Invasion by barbarian tribes

• Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor

• Both B and C are correct