Ancient Rome Quiz

Who is credited with founding Rome according to legend?

• Tarquin the Proud

• Romulus

• Remus

• Julius Caesar

What natural feature provided Rome with access to water?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Tiber River

• The Apennines

• The Alps

What type of government did Rome establish after overthrowing Tarquin the Proud?

• Monarchy

• Empire

• Democracy

• Republic

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Romulus

• Augustus

• Tiberius

What period of peace did Augustus usher in?

• Pax Caesar

• Pax Romana

• Pax Augustus

• Pax Italia

What was the Colosseum primarily used for in Ancient Rome?

• Political meetings

• Religious ceremonies

• Sports and entertainment

• Market trading

Which innovation helped Ancient Rome bring fresh water to different places?

• Roads

• Sewers

• Aqueducts

• Concrete

Which language did the Ancient Romans speak?

• Latin

• French

• Greek

• Italian