Ancient Rome Quiz

What river was the city of Rome built beside?

• Nile River

• Mediterranean Sea

• Tiber River

• Po River

What animal was Romulus and Remus rescued by?

• Lion

• Wolf

• Cow

• Tiger

Who was Rome named after?

• Romans

• Remus

• Romulus

• Romania

Who did Rome come under control of in around 620 BC and lasted until they were overthrown?

• Persians

• Greeks

• Etruscans

• Egyptians

What type of government was established in Rome in 509 BC?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

What was the highest social class in the Roman Republic?

• Plebeians

• Libertini

• Patricians

• Slaves

What social class in the Roman Republic was made up of merchants, farmers, and shopkeepers? They could land, pay taxes, serve in the military and vote.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Libertini

• Slaves

What was the name of the political struggle between the Patricians and Plebeians?

• The Great Schism

• Peloponnesian War

• Conflict of Orders

• Punic Wars

What were the 12 Tables?

• 12 tables that only the Patricians could sit on in Rome

• Religious rules to follow

• 12 sitting tables displayed in the Forum

• Laws engraved on 12 bronze tablets displayed in the Forum

What was NOT a right that was eventually given to the Plebeians?

• Plebeians could be elected to positions once reserved only for Patricians

• Plebeians were allowed to marry Patricians

• Plebeians did not have to pay taxes anymore

• Plebeians were not punishable by slavery