Ancient Rome Quiz

What is the term for a person trained to fight for public entertainment in Ancient Rome?

• Etruscan

• Gladiator

• Patrician

• Plebeian

Who was the Roman general who ended the Roman Republic and became dictator for life?

• Constantine

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

What does the term "Civic" refer to?

• Having to do with the community

• A member of the upper, ruling class

• A form of government

• An ancient inhabitant of Etruria

What is the Pax Romana?

• A large arena in Rome

• A period of peace and stability in Ancient Rome

• The oldest male of a Roman household

• A pipe or channel built to carry water

What is the Colosseum?

• A large monument in the shape of an arch

• A large arena in Rome where gladiator contests were held

• A Christian church headed by the Pope

• A form of government

Who was the first Roman emperor to become a Christian?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Nero

What is an Aqueduct?

• A large monument in the shape of an arch

• A pipe or channel built to carry water over a long distance

• The language originally spoken in ancient Rome

• A simple story that explains a moral or religious lesson

What is the language originally spoken in ancient Rome?

• Greek

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Aramaic

Who were gladiators?

• slaves, criminals, volunteers 
• Little kids
• Teachers
• the rich 

Which of the following is true of the Roman Colosseum?

• All gladiators died at the conclusion of their matches.

• Both the rich and poor attended gladiator contests, with them seated according to social status.

• Only men could attend events at the Colosseum.

• Only men competed as gladiators