Rome Quiz p.2

What is the meaning of the Roman word "barbarus"?

• Friend
• Farmer
• Foreigner

Who were the main opponents of Rome during the Late Republic?

• The Phoenicians
• The Barbarians
• The Gracchi brothers

What was Gaius Marius's solution to finding more soldiers?

• He only recruited Roman citizens.
• He hired anyone who seemed to be a good fighter.
• He asked for volunteers.

Who were the Roman soldiers loyal to?

• The Senate
• Rome
• Their generals

How did Roman soldiers become richer?

• By getting a higher salary.
• By keeping what they won in battles.
• By selling goods.

Who helped Cleopatra become queen?

• Pompey
• Julius Caesar
• Mark Anthony

Who became the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar
• Mark Anthony
• Octavian

Which term refers to the skill of making speeches?

• philosophy
• oratory
• poetry

The Romans valued good ___________ and proper spelling.

• dirt
• grammar
• numbers

Octavian was given the name _____________, meaning “honored.”

• Caesar
• Augustus
• Imperator