Ancient Rome Quiz

The group of ordinary people or peasants in Rome who called for changing the government where they had more say in the way the city was run.

• Republic

• Romulus and Remus

• Commoners

• Patricians

Brothers believed to be the founders of Rome.

• Republic

• Romulus and Remus

• Caesar Augustus (Augustus Caesar)

• Patricians

Roman nobles who ran the government. Only they could be elected to office, so they had all political power.

• Republic

• Romulus and Remus

• Caesar Augustus (Augustus Caesar)

• Patricians

What was the name of the 2 mountain ranges found in Ancient Rome?

• Himalayas and Alpine

• Alps and Apennines

• Apennines and Kilimanjaro

• Appalachia and Alps

What is Nero most famous for?

• Being a great emperor

• Being a tyrant

• Building the Colosseum

• Expanding the empire

How did the Roman Empire's use of roads help its economic growth?

• The Romans were paid well for the construction of roads.

• The roads facilitated trade within the empire.

• The Romans rented their roads to other empires.

• The roads were owned by private companies in Rome.

Which of these Roman structures has design elements similar to those used in modern athletics stadiums?

• the Pantheon

• the Colosseum

• the Roman Forum

• Trojan column

What factors led to the fall of Rome?

• Invasions

• Economic weakness

• Political confusion

• All of the above

Public baths were an important part of ancient Roman life. In addition to providing a place for people to bathe, Roman baths were also used for what purpose?

• A place to socialize

• A place to see theatrical performances.

• A place to conduct government business.

• A place of worship

What country is Rome in?

• France

• Italy

• Greece

• Spain