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Roman Civilization Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which geographical feature was crucial for the development of Roman civilization?

a)

Desert landscape

b)

Proximity to the sea

c)

Volcanic soil

d)

Isolated location

2.

During which period of history was Rome ruled by kings?

a)

The Renaissance Period

b)

The Republic Period

c)

The Regal Period

d)

The Imperial Period

3.

According to tradition, who became the first king of Rome by killing his brother?

a)

Romulus

b)

Remus

c)

Constantine the Great

d)

Julius Caesar

4.

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and the adopted son of Julius Caesar?

a)

Romulus

b)

Constantine the Great

c)

Julius Caesar

(also known as Gaius Iulius Caesar Divus)

d)

Caesar Augustus

(also known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus)

5.

Jack, Max, and Jermai are participating in a school play about the fall of the Roman civilization. According to the script, what were some of the reasons for the fall of the Roman civilization.

a)

Invasions by Aztec tribes

b)

Peaceful expansion

c)

Government corruption

d)

Economic prosperity

6.

Which Roman historian wrote a study on tribes living in the north of the Empire titled Germania?

a)

Virgil

b)

Pliny the Elder

c)

Livy

d)

Tacitus

7.

Who wrote a monumental history of Rome and the Roman people, titled Ab Urbe Condita?

a)

Tacitus

b)

Virgil

c)

Livy

d)

Pliny the Elder

8.

Which Roman poet wrote the epic Aeneid?

a)

Virgil

b)

Livy

c)

Tacitus

d)

Pliny the Elder

9.

Ian, Ej, and Luis are participating in a history quiz. The quizmaster asks, 'Which Roman scientist observed and wrote about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius?"

a)

Pliny the Elder

b)

Livy

c)

Ptolemy

d)

Virgil

10.

What new building technologies did the Romans learn?

a)

Steel and iron

b)

Stucco and concrete

c)

Wood and mud

d)

Brick and mortar

11.

What was the ancient state centered on the city of Rome that began in 509 BCE?

a)

Roman Republic

b)

Roman Empire

c)

Roman Federation

d)

Roman Kingdom

12.

What form of government allowed people to elect officials in ancient Rome?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Monarchy

c)

Republic

d)

Oligarchy

13.

Who were treated differently based on their wealth, gender, and citizenship in ancient Rome?

a)

Only women

b)

Only men

c)

Only citizens

d)

Women, men, and citizens

14.

During a history class, Mariana and Victoria were discussing about Roman civilization. They learned that Roman women gained more rights later on. Angelina, who missed the class, asked them about it. What did they tell Angelina that Roman women gained more rights soon thereafter?

a)

Vote and own property

b)

Hold office and attend festivals

c)

Own property and attend theaters

d)

Vote and hold office

15.

What was the main duty of the wife in ancient Rome?

a)

Work outside the home

b)

Make important decisions

c)

Manage household finances

d)

Produce children