Quiz on Ancient Rome

What was required of every male citizen in early Rome?

• To pay taxes

• To serve in the military

• To own land

• To vote in elections

What tactic did the Roman army use in warfare?

• Cavalry charges

• Greek tactics of phalanx warfare

• Naval battles

• Guerrilla tactics

How many men were organized in a Roman legion?

• 1,000 men

• 3,000 men

• 6,000 men

• 10,000 men

What was the purpose of the roads built by Romans?

• For military parades

• To link the people and make trade routes

• For religious processions

• To mark territory boundaries

When did the First Punic War begin?

• 300 BC

• 264 BC

• 200 BC

• 150 BC

What did Carthage lose that gave Rome an advantage?

• Their army

• Their fleet

• Their territory

• Their wealth

Until what year did the First Punic War continue?

• 250 BC

• 241 BC

• 230 BC

• 220 BC

How many soldiers did Hannibal lead out of Spain?

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 5,000

In which battle in 216 BC was Hannibal unable to defeat the Romans?

• Battle of Zama

• Battle of Cannae

• Battle of Actium

• Battle of Marathon

Who defeated Hannibal at Zama?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Publius Scipio

• Pompey