Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Which old civilization is known for making the Twelve Tables, building lots of roads, and having poets like Horace and Virgil?

• Greek

• Roman

The Twelve Tables were the written laws of

• the British Empire

• ancient Rome

One thing ancient Romans gave us was the idea of

• a republican form of government

• the concept of zero

A big reason the Roman Empire fell was because

• bad leaders and a weak government.

• A series of military defeats

A quick result of the fall of the Roman Empire

• an increase in trade

• that there was less peace and order

Christianity and Islam are similar in that both

• have the same religious holidays

• have roots in Judaism

What is a republic?

• • A type of government where people vote for leaders

• • A place where people go to play sports

Who was Augustus?

• • A famous artist

• • The first emperor of Rome

What is the Colosseum?

• • A big stadium in Rome where people watched games

• A giant library in Rome

What is Christianity?

• • A religion that believes in Jesus

• • A sport