Ancient Rome Vocabulary Quiz

Who was a member of the common people in ancient Rome?

• Plebeian

• Patrician

• Tribune

• Centurion

What is a human-made channel made to carry water?

• Aqueduct

• Bridge

• Tunnel

• Dam

What does 'veto' mean?

• To reject

• To accept

• To propose

• To amend

What is a government run by representatives of that country's citizens?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?

• Peninsula

• Island

• Continent

• Mountain

Who was a wealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in ancient Rome?

• Patrician

• Plebeian

• Tribune

• Centurion

What is an important government official in ancient Rome - like a judge?

• Praetor

• Consul

• Senator

• Emperor

What is one of the top two government officials in ancient Rome?

• Consul

• Senator

• Emperor

• Praetor

What is a smaller unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 men?

• Legion

• Cohort

• Phalanx

• Militia

What is a Foundation Myth?

• the long period of peace experienced under the rule of the Roman empire

• one of the two top government officials

• Society's folk tale about how it originated

• a gifted speaker