Anneena - Ancient Rome

1. What was the Colosseum used for when it first opened in A.D. 80?

• Religious ceremonies

• Roman senate meetings

• Gladiator games and wild animal fights

• School assemblies

Which river is Rome located near?

• Tiber River

• Danube River

• Nile River

• Seine River

Who were Romulus and Remus raised by, according to legend?

• An eagle

• A wolf

• A lion

• A horse

What kind of government did Rome adopt after the last king was overthrown?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Empire

• Democracy

Who could vote in the Roman Republic?

• All Roman citizens
  

• Men and women

• All adults

• Only male Roman citizens

What were Roman consuls similar to in modern times?

• Police chiefs

• Kings

• Presidents

• Generals

What city was destroyed by Rome in 146 B.C.?

• Carthage

• Athens

• Alexandria

• Babylon

What modern-day country did Julius Caesar conquer after France?

• Britain

• Spain

• Egypt

• Turkey

Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?

• Senators feared he was becoming too powerful

• He lost a major battle

• He became unpopular with the people

• He outlawed gladiator games

What title did Octavian take after defeating Mark Antony?

• Romulus Maximus

• Emperor Nero

• Augustus Caesar

• Tribune Felix