Roman History Quiz

What does the term "Emperor" refer to in the context of Roman history?

• A special lawyer and legal writer

• A former enslaved person

• An absolute ruler of an empire

• A grand-nephew of Julius Caesar

Who was Octavian in Roman history?

• The first Roman Emperor who took the name Augustus

• A type of Roman soldier

• A Roman senator

• A Roman freedman

What is the meaning of "Pax Romana"?

• A type of Roman architecture

• A Roman festival

• 200 years of Roman peace and prosperity

• A Roman military strategy

What were "domus" in ancient Rome?

• Public baths

• Marketplaces

• Homes that rich Romans lived in

• Military camps

What were "island" in ancient Rome?

• Temples

• 6 story apartments that the poorer people of Rome lived in

• Aqueducts

• Roads

What was the purpose of "rhetoric" schools in ancient Rome?

• To train gladiators

• To teach speech and writing

• To educate children in mathematics

• To prepare men for military service

Who were the "Praetorian Guards"?

• The architects of Rome

• The emperors' bodyguards

• The senators of Rome

• The chief priests of Roman religion

What does "barter" mean?

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To exchange goods without involving money

• To engage in a political debate

• To train for military service

What is the concept of "Divine Right" as it was understood in ancient Rome?

• The right of citizens to vote

• The belief that the emperors' power came from the gods and not the people

• The right to own property

• The right to a fair trial

Which Roman emperor was the first to be from Spain and is known for extending the empire to Armenia & Mesopotamia?

• Hadrian

• Vespasian

• Trajan

• Diocletian