Roman History Quiz

Who was Augustus?

• The last king of Rome

• The first emperor of Rome

• A famous Roman philosopher

What does "Pax Romana" mean?

• Roman Peace

• Roman War

• Roman Empire

How long did the Pax Romana last?

• 27 years

• 207 years

• 500 years

Which form of government did Augustus transform Rome from?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

In a republic, where does power rest?

• With the king

• With the citizens

• With the nobles

What was the primary function of the Roman Senate during the Republic?

• To lead the army

• To collect taxes

• To govern and advise

What is an aqueduct?

• A structure to transport water

• A Roman warship

• A type of Roman clothing

What event contributed to the rise of Augustus?

• The Punic Wars

• The fall of Carthage

• Civil wars in Rome

What is a legion?

• A Roman law

• A division of the Roman army

• A Roman festival

Approximately how many soldiers were in a typical Roman legion?

• 1,000-2,000

• 3,000-6,000

• 10,000-15,000