Quiz on Ancient Roman Government and Chariot Racing

What is the cursus honorum?

• A type of chariot race

• A course of honors for political advancement

• A type of Roman building

• A Roman festival

What was the role of the aedile?

• In charge of roads and public games

• Master of the horse

• Head of the family

• Elected consul

How often were censors elected in ancient Rome?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every five years

• Every ten years

Which gladiator was lightly clad and armed with a net and trident?

• Samnites

• Thracians

• Retiarii

• Bestiarii

What did the Essedarii ride?

• Horses

• Chariots with 2 horses

• Elephants

• Camels

What is the role of a rhetor?

• Elementary school teacher

• Teacher of public speaking

• Slave who carries books

• Upper school teacher

What is a palaestra?

• Dressing room

• Exercise area

• Hot bath

• Scraping room

What is the size of a century in the Roman army?

• 60 men

• 120 men

• 360 men

• 3600 men

Who is the leader of a century in the Roman army?

• Dux

• Imperator

• Centurio

• Legatus

What is the purpose of a "catapulta" in the Roman army?

• To throw javelins

• To hold the standard

• To blow the horn

• To carry the eagle