WorksheetsMiss Godman's Christmas Romans Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Use the map above to indicate the location of Rome.
11
2
13
6
Roman audiences enjoyed public entertainment
In the Forum on Capitoline Hill
In temples and at the Forum
On the Palatine and Pont du Gard
In the Colosseum or at Circus Maximus
What was the primary purpose of an aqueduct?
Allowed people and animals to cross valleys
Delivered water to cities
Was designed as a place for gladiators to fight in public
Used on a battlefield to conquer land
Roman roads were built primarily in order to allow...
Senators to get to the Senate.
Rome’s armies to travel through the empire.
Merchants to travel safely.
Slaves to travel into the countryside.
How were Gladiators chosen to fight at the Colosseum?
Most Gladiators were plebeians
Patricians would volunteer to fight for glory
Gladiators were prisoners or slaves
Roman soldiers who wanted to leave the military early
Who was Rome's first emperor?
Julius Caesar
Caesar Augustus
Romulus
Remus
Who founded Rome?
Boudicca
Romulus
Remus
Rhea
The soldiers had to serve the Roman Army for __ years.
60
25
4
32
Why did Boudicca try to fight the Romans?
Because the Romans took her land and hurt her in public
Because she liked war
Because she didn't want the Romans to conquer Britain
No one knows
What language did the Romans speak?
Italian
Romanian
Latin
Romani
The Romans wore ______ and _____.
Tunics and togas
Shirts and pants
Animal skin and leaves
Dresses and shorts
What did the Romans call London?
Londinium
London
Londomon
Lundoinum
Who was Boudicca?
A Celtic God
A Roman God
A woman who rebelled against the Romans
A famous gladiator
Which of these was a famous Roman form of entertainment?
Fighting to the death
Comedy plays
Going to parties
Playing games
What did Romans decorate their buildings with?
Paintings
Stones
Gems
Colourful tiles
What was Hadrian's wall for?
To guard the end of the Roman empire near Scotland
To guard the end of the Roman Empire near France
To guard the end of the Roman empire near Italy
To guard the end of the Roman empire near Wales
Which of these was a Roman God?
Zeus
Poseidon
Mercury
Athena
When did the Romans first invade Britain?
43 AD
45 BC
10 AD
100 AD
What leader became the dictator of Rome and put an end to the Roman Republic?
Nero
Caesar Augustus
Bob
Julius Caesar
In Roman numerals, what number is X?
5
1
100
10
Which Roman city was destroyed in 79 AD by a volcanic eruption?
Pompeii
Rome
Milan
Barcelona
What two abbreviations would you usually find on a timeline?
AD
XX
BC
UK
This device was filled with wax and a pointed stick or stylus was used to write in it. What was it called?
book
pen
stylus
tablet
Richer Romans lived in large, comfortable houses which were decorated with mosaic floors and frescos on the walls. What were they called
lararium
insulae
domūs
castle
Poorer Romans rented rooms in smaller apartment blocks built from bricks. What were these called?
flats
insulae
domūs
lararium
Roman guests lay on couches and ate with ...
knives and forks
their fingers
spoons
sticks
What is 8 in Roman numerals?
VII
VI
XII
VIII
How was the Colosseum Broken?
Unknown
Struck by lightning
Crazy guy destroyed it
What did the roman roads look like?
Zigzag
Perfectly Straight
Circular
Bumpy
Ancient Romans loved art.
They copied __________ creations.
Egyptian
Greek
Spanish
Why were Roman roads straight?
so that it would be quicker to walk along the road
the Romans liked straight roads
Which was the colour of the Romans?
blue
yellow
red
How many soldiers did a good soldier had under his command?
a hundred soldiers
fifty soldiers
twenty soldiers
Which of these countries were part of the Roman Empire in 117AD?
Spain
Gaul (France)
Ireland
Scotland
Libya
Who is a dictator?
a singer
a beggar
A ruler with total power over a country
a king
What did Roman soldiers reportedly wear with their sandals due to the cold weather in the UK?
Leaves
Another pair of sandals
Plastic bags
Socks
What did the Romans use mosaics to show off?
Their artistic skills
Their wealth
Their love for animals
Their history
What did the Romans use to stick mosaics to the ground?
Glue
Cement
Mud
Wax
What did the metal helmet do?
The metal helmet decorates the soldier.
The metal helmet protects their head from injuries.
The metal helmet protects their brain from injuries.
What metal objects did a Roman soldier wear?
A metal helmet
A metal armour
A sword
A metal belt
What did soldiers learn to drive?
Soldiers learned to drive a military tank.
Soldiers learned to drive chariots.
Soldiers learned to drive horses.
Soldiers learned to drive a car.
In Sparta, men and women were equal.
True
False
In the circus maximus, how many chariots were racing at a time?
2
6
8
12
In the chariot race, the teems would race 7 laps.
How many miles was this equal to?
3
5
6
8
How many turning posts were there at the end of the column in the middle of the circus maximus?
1
2
3
4
The great Greek warrior Aquiles had a weak point.
Where
His Elbow
The back of his neck.
His nose
His heel
How did the Greeks break into Troy?
They dug there way in
In a wooden horse
Bombarded them with catapults
Dressed as travellers and walked in
How often did a Roman legion have to move camp?
Twice a day
Every day
Once a month
Twice a month
Could Roman women join the army?
Yes
No
How much did it cost a citizen to attend the arena in Pompeii?
About 10 denarii
About 10 sestertii
About 10 hours' pay
Nothing: shows were free
Which of the following is (probably) correct?
Tick any TWO options
Thumbs up meant 'let him live'
Thumbs up meant 'let him die'
Thumbs down meant 'let him live'
Thumbs down meant 'let him die'
A retiring gladiator would be awarded ...
... a large sum of money
... his own house
... a wooden sword
... the head of his last opponent
A 'Thracian' gladiator carried a
oblong shield, short sword
round shield, curved sword or dagger
helmet with fish-shaped crest
net and trident
A 'Murmillo' gladiator carried a
oblong shield, short sword
round shield, curved sword or dagger
helmet with fish-shaped crest
net and trident
A 'retiarius' gladiator carried a
oblong shield, short sword
round shield, curved sword or dagger
helmet with fish-shaped crest
net and trident
What sort of gladiator was a 'bestiarius' ?
An animal hunter
A female gladiator
A charioteer
An archer
A 'tabula' was ...
a writing table
a multiplication table
a wax tablet
the Roman equivalent of the teacher's whiteboard
At what age would a Roman boy have started school?
5
7
9
11
How did the people who remained in Pompeii during the eruption die? Tick all that apply
they were swamped by lava
they inhaled sulphur fumes
they inhaled air that was 300oC
buildings collapsed on top of them
What was a common way to become a Roman slave?
having skill at a craft
doing poorly in school
being captured in a war
losing a political election
In order to get married the Romans......
had to go the amphitheater
had to know each other for 10 years
had to be educated
had arranged marriages
What age did Roman girls get married?
25 years old
10 years old
14 years old
What was inside a Roman child's "bulla"?
charms
money
candy
What happens to children before they become adults?
half of them die
more than 2/3 of them live full lives
they all go to college before becoming an adult
The Latin word for slave is 'res'. What does it mean?
state
scroll
thing
person
What was the name of the creamy white garment Roman men wore on state occasions?
dress
stola
toga
tunica
How did wealthy Romans eat their meals?
In the dining room
reclining on couches
outside in the courtyard
in the kitchen
How did the Romans heat their houses?
open fire
radiator
gas heater
hypocaust system
Why did Romans place a small coin in the mouth of their dead?
To keep their mouth open
As a tip to the funeral director
To pay Charon the ferryman of the dead
To get rid of their small change
