Ancient Rome Study Guide/Quiz

According to mythology, who were the twin brothers that founded a city along the Tiber River?

• Julius and Augustus

• Romulus and Remus

• Castor and Pollux

• Achilles and Hector

What was the name of the city that Romulus and Remus founded?

• Athens

• Carthage

• Rome

• Sparta

Which group was native to northern Italy according to the early settlers' information?

• Greeks

• Latins

• Etruscans

• Egyptians

What language did the Latins speak?

• Greek

• Latin

• Etruscan

• Phoenician

What were the two main social classes in ancient Rome?

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Nobles and Serfs

• Kings and Queens

• Warriors and Priests

What power did the tribunes have in ancient Rome?

• To declare war

• To veto measures passed by the senate

• To appoint the emperor

• To collect taxes

Which of the following was a contribution of the Romans?

• Pyramids

• Aqueducts

• Castles

• Skyscrapers

When was the Roman Republic established?

• 1000 BCE

• 509 BCE

• 300 CE

• 44 BCE

What distinguished Roman citizens from slaves and noncitizens?

• Wearing a crown

• Wearing a toga

• Carrying a sword

• Owning land

What was the original purpose of the Roman Senate?

• To elect the king

• To advise the Roman kings

• To lead the military

• To create laws