Ancient Rome Trivia

Question 1

The Roman Republic consisted of two branches to balance power- the Senate and the Executive.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Cesar was a patrician who made military fame and became dictator.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which language did Romans speak?

Accepted Answer

Latin

Question 4

Who was the first Roman emperor?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

Question 5

The two social classes of Roman citizens were called the

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plebians and patricians

Question 6

Corsica and Sardinia are the names of two of the _____ in Ancient Rome.

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islands

Question 7

Two main cities in ancient Rome were

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Rome, Florence

Question 8

What was the Roman Senate?

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A governing body

Question 9

Early Romans farmed small plots of land that produced just enough food for their large, extended families.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Roman law is an achievement. The United States still uses aspects of this law in its own government.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Who founded Rome according to legend?

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Romulus and Remus

Question 12

What was the Circus Maximus?

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Chariot racing stadium

Question 13

Cesar's adopted son eventually took over Rome but the republic fell.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Farmers in ancient Rome were

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all of the above

Question 15

Who was Julius Caesar?

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Military leader

Question 16

What was the Roman Republic?

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Government system

Question 17

Which city was buried by Vesuvius?

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Pompeii

Question 18

Which Roman god was king of gods?

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Jupiter

Question 19

Who was Spartacus?

Accepted Answer

Gladiator leader

Question 20

Ancient Romans ate parrots and peacocks if they were poor.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

What was a Roman legion?

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Military unit

Question 22

What was the Appian Way?

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Roman road

Question 23

The Vatican City and Christmas are

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examples of the religious legacy of Rome

Question 24

Romans created arches, structures like the Colosseum, and aqueducts. What material did they create to help them?

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concrete

Question 25

What was the Pax Romana?

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Period of peace

Question 26

The conquered people in Rome became more powerful and able to solve their own problems. Rome became wealthy.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

True or false: Rome was built in a day

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False

Question 28

Which of these terms describe the region of Rome?

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all of the above

Question 29

Rome expanded, and rights were given to the newly conquered in exchange for their participation in the army and taxes.

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True

Question 30

Ancient Rome started as a monarchy.

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True

Question 31

The language of ancient Rome was

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Latin

Question 32

What was the Colosseum used for?

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Gladiator games

Question 33

Which structure is a Roman temple?

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Pantheon

Question 34

Augustus was responsible for leading Rome with reform that lead to

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 35

Which river provided a source of drinking water, travel and irrigation to Rome?

Accepted Answer

The Tiber River

Question 36

What was the name for the recorded laws in Ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

the twelve tables

Question 37

Rome's location on the Italian Peninsula made it easy for the civilization to... (choose all that are true).

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develop trade routes, conquer and gain new territories

Question 38

What was a Roman aqueduct?

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Water supply system

Question 39

What was the Roman Forum?

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Public square

Question 40

The religion of Rome started out similar ot the Greeks and later became monotheistic.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 41

Which two features of the seven hills were considered a benefit to the ancient Romans?

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protection at night- allowing defense from enemy attack, the location of Roman homes

Question 42

Cesar's adopted son Octavious (Augustus) became an emperor but he called himself "First Citizen".

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

What was a Roman toga?

Accepted Answer

Garment

Question 44

Rome had a geography that was similar to

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 45

Who was Cleopatra's Roman ally?

Accepted Answer

Mark Antony

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