Roman History Quiz

Who are Romulus and Remus in Roman mythology?

• Consuls of Rome

• Legendary twin brothers said to have founded Rome

• Generals in the Punic Wars

• Senators of the Roman senate

What is the role of a dictator in Rome?

• A public speaker

• A consul and general

• A ruler with almost absolute power, elected during time of war

• A philosopher and orator

Who were the Plebeians in Rome?

• Wealthy nobles of Rome

• Common people of Rome

• Elected leaders of the Republic

• Soldiers in legions

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To elect leaders

• To advise officials

• To balance power

• To prohibit official action

What was the Forum in ancient Rome?

• Rome's public meeting place

• A series of wars between Rome and Carthage

• A group of 6,000 soldiers

• The council of wealthy and powerful Romans

What were legions in the context of ancient Rome?

• Methods of balancing power

• Public meeting places

• Groups of up to 6,000 soldiers

• Series of wars between Rome and Carthage

Who was Spartacus?

• A consul and general of Rome

• A Roman general who became dictator for life

• A slave and former gladiator who led an uprising of slaves

• A young Senator and friend of Caesar

What is the significance of the Punic Wars?

• They were public meetings in Rome

• They were a series of wars between Rome and Carthage

• They were a group of 6,000 soldiers

• They were methods of balancing power

Who was Julius Caesar?

• A consul and general who encouraged the poor to join the army

• A slave and former gladiator

• A philosopher and orator

• A Roman general who became dictator for life

What is the role of an orator?

• A public speaker

• A ruler with almost absolute power

• A consul and general

• A philosopher and orator