Quiz on Ancient Rome

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• the two faces of one god

• the first and last emperors of Rome

• the twin brothers who, according to legend, founded Rome

The ancient Romans believed in

• one God.

• no one but Caesar.

• many gods and goddesses.

In the Roman Republic, who were the patricians?

• dictators who had total control over the country

• members of powerful and wealthy families

• poor working men and women

In the Roman Republic, who were the plebeians?

• dictators who had total control over the country

• members of powerful and wealthy families

• poor working men and women

In the Punic Wars, Rome fought against

• Carthage.

• Constantinople.

• Greece.

Who became known as Caesar Augustus, Rome’s first emperor, after he took power?

• Marc Antony

• Octavian

• Brutus

The Roman Empire spread over nearly all the lands surrounding the:

• Black Sea.

• North Sea.

• Mediterranean Sea.

Rome’s provinces were connected to one another and the capital by:

• aqueducts.

• well-built roads.

• long-distance runners.

What did Romans watch at the Colosseum?

• chariot races

• comedies and tragedies being performed

• fights between gladiators and wild beasts

What did Romans watch at the Circus Maximus?

• chariot races

• debates between senators

• fights between gladiators and wild beasts