Ancient Rome Quiz

What natural barriers protected Rome from enemies?

• Deserts and rivers

• Mountains and seas

• Forests and lakes

• Plains and valleys

Who were Romulus and Remus, and how did they play a role in the founding of Rome?

• They were Roman gods who protected the city.

• They were twin brothers said to be the sons of the god of war Mars and responsible for founding Rome.

• They were Roman senators who established the Republic.

• They were Greek philosophers who influenced Roman culture.

How did Roman culture incorporate influences from various sources?

• They only adopted Greek culture.

• They ignored other cultures.

• They added influences from other cultures they conquered or interacted with.

• They isolated themselves from other cultures.

What event led to the establishment of the Roman Republic?

• The assassination of Julius Caesar

• The Roman citizenry overthrowing their king

• The invasion of Rome by the Gauls

• The construction of the Colosseum

Describe the social classes in the Roman Republic.

• There were no social classes in Rome.

• There were three social classes: slaves, merchants, and nobles.

• There existed two social classes: the Plebeians and the Patricians.

• There were four social classes: farmers, soldiers, merchants, and nobles.

What was the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• To lead the army

• To create the laws of the Republic

• To collect taxes

• To manage public festivals

Why did the Romans place limits on the rule of a dictator?

• To prevent the dictator from becoming too powerful

• To ensure the dictator could rule indefinitely

• To allow the dictator to focus on military campaigns

• To make the dictator more popular among the people

What was the Conflict of the Orders, and what changes did it bring to Roman society?

• A war between Rome and Carthage that led to the expansion of the empire

• A revolt by the Plebeians who wanted more rights, leading to their success and the power to veto laws

• A conflict between Roman generals that resulted in the fall of the Republic

• A disagreement between Roman senators over trade policies

What were the Twelve Tables, and why were they significant?

• The first written laws in Rome

• The first Roman military tactics

• The first Roman architectural designs

• The first Roman religious texts

Describe the military organization and tactics of the Roman legions.

• Organized into groups of 3,000-6,000 men, divided into Centuries of 100 men, fought in a Phalanx position

• Organized into groups of 1,000-2,000 men, divided into Decades of 10 men, fought in a Square formation

• Organized into groups of 5,000-10,000 men, divided into Cohorts of 500 men, fought in a Circle formation

• Organized into groups of 2,000-4,000 men, divided into Squads of 50 men, fought in a Line formation