Ancient Rome Vocabulary Quiz

Who was Constantine?

• A famous philosopher

• A Roman playwright

• A military leader who reunited the empire

• A renowned architect

What were Magistrates in Rome's first government?

• Religious leaders

• Appointed advisors to the Emperor

• Elected officials

• Military commanders

Who was Augustus?

• The first emperor of the Roman Empire

• A famous poet

• A renowned sculptor

• A military strategist

Who were Gladiators?

• Religious leaders

• Trained fighters who fought to the death in an arena

• Roman senators

• Artists specializing in mosaics

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• Founders of Carthage

• Twin brothers who founded Rome

• Senators in the Roman Republic

• Conquerors of Gaul

What is a Consul?

• A type of Roman coin

• An advisor to the Senate

• A high-ranking military officer

• One of two magistrates in Rome with the most power

What is Satire?

• A type of military strategy

• A form of government

• A writing style that makes fun of others or society in general

• A type of Roman coin

What was the Roman Empire?

• A small city-state

• A vast empire with territories on parts of three continents

• A religious institution

• A trading alliance

What were Legions in Ancient Rome?

• Groups of merchants

• Organized groups of soldiers

• Political factions

• Teams of architects

What does it mean to Veto?

• To approve

• To propose

• To prohibit or block a certain law or action

• To negotiate