Roman Mythology and History Quiz

Who is the Chief of the Pantheon Gods, god of the sky, represented with a thunderbolt?

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Apollo

• Mars

She is the wife of Jupiter, goddesses of childbirth, home and family, often represented by a peacock:

• Juno

• Venus

• Vesta

• Minerva

The month of March takes name from this god:

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Apollo

• Mars

God of the sea, the trident is his symbol:

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Apollo

• Mars

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• To transport soldiers

• To carry messages

• To transport water

• To support bridges

Which of the following was NOT a component of ancient Roman concrete?

• Slaked lime

• Volcanic ash (pozzolana)

• Tuff

• Steel reinforcement

The Acta Diurna was best described as:

• A type of Roman weapon

• An early form of newspaper

• A religious ceremony

• A style of architecture

What Roman innovation greatly improved transportation and communication throughout the empire?

• Aqueducts

• Arches

• Roads and highways

• Field surgery

What is the tablinum in a Roman house:

• The dining room

• The bedroom

• The office

• The garden

What was the purpose of the triclinium in a Roman house?

• to act as a study

• to serve as a dining room

• a bathroom

• a storage room