Roman Civilization Quiz

The Roman civilization began in the city of Rome, which is located in

• France

• Japan

• Italy

• Russia

The Roman myth about the founding of Rome centers on the characters:

• Romulus and Remus

• Etruscan and Greece

The Romans adapted the cuniculus from the Etruscans. A cuniculus is

• an underground irrigation system.

• a stone supported by two pillars.

• a tool that plows and waters crops.

• a machine that sharpens knives.

The Romans learned about Greek culture when

• the Greeks invaded Rome multiple times.

• Greek colonists established towns in Italy.

Eventually the Romans learned to use (a)   to make larger buildings, like the Pantheon.

In Roman sporting events, thousands of enslaved people died fighting for public entertainment as

• Viziers

• Gladiators

Which Etruscan-inspired sporting event were people enslaved by the Romans forced to participate in at their enslaver's funerals?

• a wrestling match for freedom

• a marathon, after which the loser was executed

• a fight to the death with swords

• a hunting competition to feed mourners

Roman writers were influenced by the Greeks'

• religious writings.

• historical contracts.

• legal documents.

• poetry and myths.

Which of the following is true of Greek religion?

• The Greeks worshiped multiple gods and goddesses.

• The Greeks believed the gods governed their lives.

• The Greeks performed rituals to gain the gods' favor.

• all of the above

How did the early Romans change the Greek gods they adapted?

• They provided them with Roman names

• They gave them different abilities