Roman Riddles by Trent Wain

What year is traditionally considered the founding of Ancient Rome?

• 200 BCE

• 753 BCE

• 369 AD

• 753 AD

Who were the two brothers believed to have founded Rome?

• Romeo and Julian

• Romulus and Remulus

• Thor and Loki

• Romulus and Remus

What was the name of the three wars fought between Rome and Carthage?

• Trio

• The Punic Wars

• The Prune Wars

• Uno, Dos, Tres

Who was the first Emperor of Rome?

• Augustus (Octavian)

• Jupiter

• Jack Black

• Canneloni Spagettio

What architectural marvel was completed in Rome in 80 CE under Emperor Titus?

• The Cheesecake Factory

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Colosseum

• The Great Wall of China

What event marked the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire?

• The launch of Facebook

• The death of Augustus

• When Julius left the toilet seat up

• Assignation of Julius Ceasar

Who was the Roman general who famously crossed the Alps with elephants during the second Punic war?

• Hannibal

• Puka Nacua

• Trajan

• Bob The General

What was the name of the Roman Law Code that formed the basis of the modern legal systems?

• Roman Rules

• The Twelve Tables

• The Ceasar Code

• Rules of Rome

Which Roman emperor famously declared himself a god and persecuted Christians?

• Jimmy Neutron

• Hercules

• Nero

• Nerva

Who was the gladiator who led the slave revolt against the Roman Republic?

• Asparagus

• Augustus

• Spartacus

• Marcus Aurelius