Roman History Riddles

Who am I, a renowned Roman Emperor, who assumed the name of my adoptive father, Julius?

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Antony

• Constantine the Great

After the fall of Julius Caesar, I sought to seize power by allying with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt against Augustus Caesar. Who am I?

• Augustus Caesar

• Marc Antony

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine the Great

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CCSS.RL.5.3

In the grand city of Rome, I am the marvel crafted by Roman hands to bring the life-giving waters from the distant mountains to the heart of the empire. What am I?

• Aqueduct

• Bridge

• Canal

• Tunnel

Thou art one of Rome’s most renowned leaders, dictator of Rome, whose final words were "Et tu, Brute?" Who art thou?

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Antony

• Constantine the Great

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As the first Christian ruler of Rome, the city of Constantinople in the Eastern Roman Empire bears my name. Who am I?

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine the Great

• Justinian

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CCSS.RL.8.9

As the Byzantine emperor who endeavored to reclaim the territories of the Western Roman Empire, who am I?

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine the Great

• Justinian

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CCSS.RL.8.9

I am a collection of Roman laws from past emperors. What am I?

• The Justinian Code

• The Roman Constitution

• The Twelve Tables

• The Edict of Milan

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I am the language of the Romans and the basis of the Romance languages, such as Spanish, French, and Italian. What language am I?

• Greek

• Latin

• English

• Arabic

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I was considered a teacher and taught about God and life through parables. I was accused by many people of treason and was crucified. I am the central figure of a religion called Christianity. Who am I?

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Jesus

• Constantine the Great

As the ruler of Egypt, I aided Marc Antony in his rise to power following the demise of Julius Caesar. Who am I?

• Queen Cleopatra

• Constantine the Great

• Brutus

• Justinian

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