Roman Civilization Quiz

Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?

• Allowed for easy access to Northern Europe

• Promoted trade with other empires

• Provided protection from foreign invasion

• Prevented Romans from influencing North Africa

Where is the city of Rome located?

• Central Asia Minor

• Central Greece

• Southern Italy

• Central Italy

Which mountain range provided protection to the city of Rome?

• Himalayas

• Hindu Kush

• Alps

• Pyrenees

Which body of water was most important for the development of commerce in Rome?

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

Rome was built on seven hills on the banks of the —

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Tiber River

• Euphrates River

Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?

• The rule of emperors

• An army of legionnaires

• Polytheistic religion

• Bicameral legislature

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

• Venus

• Zeus

• Juno

• Apollo

The religious beliefs of the early Romans were influenced by the —

• Greeks

• Chinese

• Egyptians

• Latins

Which Roman deity was worshiped as the king of the gods?

• Juno

• Minerva

• Apollo

• Jupiter