Ancient Rome Video Review

Who were the legendary founders of Rome according to Roman mythology?

• Romulus and Remus

• Numa Pompilius and Tarquinius Superbus

• Julius Caesar and Augustus

• Marcus Aurelius and Commodus

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

• To make laws

• To lead the military

• To serve as a ceremonial assembly

• To advise the consuls and manage finances

Which wars were fought between Rome and Carthage?

• The Punic Wars

• The Macedonian Wars

• The Gallic Wars

• The Gothic Wars

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman history?

• They were a list of Roman emperors

• They were a collection of Roman myths

• They were a series of laws outlining rights for Roman citizens

• They were a set of military strategies

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Caligula

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

What was the Pax Romana?

• The Roman conquest of Gaul

• A time of peace and prosperity in Rome

• A period of Roman civil wars

• The fall of the Roman Republic

Which Roman structure was used for gladiatorial games?

• The Appian Way

• The Colosseum

• The Roman Forum

• The Pantheon

What was the role of a Praetor in the Roman Republic?

• To lead the military

• To oversee religious ceremonies

• To enforce Roman laws

• To manage finances

Who was responsible for the first persecution of Christians in Rome?

• Claudius

• Nero

• Augustus

• Tiberius

What was the outcome of the Battle of Actium?

• The rise of Julius Caesar

• The defeat of Marc Antony and Cleopatra

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire

• The beginning of the Roman Republic