Ancient Rome and the Colosseum Quiz

What material was the Colosseum primarily made of?

• Wood and clay

• Stone and concrete

• Marble and gold

• Brick and sand

In what year did Romans first enter the newly built Colosseum?

(a)  

• 50

• 80
• 120

• 200

What types of events did Romans watch during the opening of the Colosseum?

(a)  

• Chariot races and poetry readings

• Gladiator games and wild animal fights
• Musical concerts and plays

• Religious ceremonies and speeches

Which of the following regions was NOT part of the Roman Empire at its height?

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

• Middle East

Where was Rome located around the ninth or tenth century B.C.?

• On the Nile River in Egypt

• On the Tiber River in central Italy

• On the Danube River in Germany

• On the Seine River in France

According to myth, who were the founders of Rome?

• Julius Caesar and Augustus

• Romulus and Remus

• Romulus and Caesar

• Augustus and Remus

Why were women and enslaved people not allowed to vote in the Roman Republic?

• They were considered citizens

• They were often brought back as prisoners from military battles and did not have voting rights

• They were too young

• They were leaders of Rome

In what year did Julius Caesar name himself dictator for life?

• 59 B.C.

• 44 B.C.

• 27 B.C.

• 14 A.D.

Which two regions did Julius Caesar conquer or invade during his rule?

• Spain and Italy

• France and Britain

• Greece and Egypt

• Germany and Gaul

After Julius Caesar's death, who were the two main figures that battled for power?

• Brutus and Cassius

• Octavian and Mark Anthony

• Pompey and Crassus

• Augustus and Nero