Ancient Rome Quiz

Who is the best historian to learn about the founding of Rome?

• Livy
• Octavius

• Floyd

• Tacticus

Which two genres of stories did writers create?

• Tragedy
• comedy

• drama

• both tragedy and comedy

How many meals a day did the Romans have?

What language was spoken in ancient Rome?

• English

• Latin

• Spanish

• Roman

Where did people go to watch gladiator games?

• Pantheon

• Parthenon

• Colosseum

• Roman Forum

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Anthony

• Augustus

• Floyd the Great

True or False: As Caesar's power increased, the power of the senate weakened.

• True

• False

Who was the military leader who came to power to lead Rome? Many feared him becoming too powerful and a tyrant.

• Julius Caesar
• Augustus

• Romulus

• Atilla

What was a very important element of daily life in ancient Rome?

True or False: Women in ancient Rome could participate in governance.

• True

• False