Ancient Rome Quiz

Who were the founders of Rome according to Roman legend?

• Romulus and Remus

• Caesar and Pompey

• Augustus and Antony

• Brutus and Cassius

What geographical feature helped to protect Rome from invaders?

• The Tiber River

• The Alps

• The Apennines

• Both B and C

What was the main purpose of the Roman aqueducts?

• To provide entertainment

• To carry water from one place to another

• To serve as roads

• To protect the city from invaders

Which class in Roman society was known for being land-holding and part of the upper class?

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Gladiators

What was the primary role of the Alimenta program in ancient Rome?

• To provide military training

• To supply water

• To provide food for poor children and funds for the poor

• To educate children

Which statement best describes the location of ancient Rome?

• On the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

• In the middle of the Italian peninsula, 15 miles inland from the Mediterranean Sea

• On the island of Sicily

• Near the border of modern-day France

What significant construction did Emperor Hadrian complete that marked the boundary between Roman Britain and the unconquered territories of Caledonia?

• The Pantheon

• The Colosseum

• Hadrian's Wall

• The Forum

Which Roman Emperor was known for his philosophical nature and is often called the "Philosopher King"?

• Nero

• Caligula

• Marcus Aurelius

• Commodus

Emperor Nero is infamous for a great fire in Rome. What did he reportedly do during the fire?

• He helped fight the fire.

• He played the lyre.

• He was out of the city.

• He rebuilt the city immediately.

Which emperor expanded the Roman Empire to its greatest size and established public education?

• Trajan

• Hadrian

• Nero

• Nerva