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Ancient Rome
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A basic quiz covering multiple periods of Ancient Rome.
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1
Romans often forced themselves to vomit during meals so they could eat more food.
True
False
2
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Marius
Sulla
Julius Caesar
Augustus
3
Gladiators always had to fight to the death.
True
False
4
What colour could only the most powerful Romans wear?
Red
Gold
Silver
Purple
5
Which of the following was NOT a time period in Ancient Rome?
The Empire
The Monarchy
The Renaissance
The Republic
6
How many members were in the Roman Senate at one time?
30
500
300
50
7
What was the most common item of clothing in Ancient Rome?
A Robe
A Tunic
A Toga
A Cloak
8
What was the main focus of an upper class Roman's education?
Public Speaking and Law
English and Greek
History and Art
Philosophy and Poetry
9
Which of the following was a Roman technological innovation?
The bow and arrow
Gold Jewellrey
Chariots
Aquaducts
10
Which of the following was NOT a geographical feature of Rome?
The Mediterranean Sea
Seven Hills
The Colosseum
The Tiber River
11
Who was responsible for the fall of the Roman Republic?
Julius Caesar
Cleopatra VII
Augustus
Pompey the Great
12
What was the predominant (main) language used by the Roman people?
Roman
Greek
Hebrew
Latin
13
Most Romans were atheists.
False
True
14
How was Julius Caesar killed?
In battle against the Gauls
Killed by pirates
Chariot accident
Assassinated
15
The Roman god of the heavens was...
Thor
Jupiter
Zeus
Saturn
16
Who were the Plebeians?
Roman Citizens of a 'high' birth
Wealthy Roman Citizens
A group who were almost like slaves
Roman Citizens with no great ancestry
17
Romans believed who to be barbarians?
Anyone who could not speak Latin
People born in Britain
People who liked watching gladiators
Anyone born outside of Rome
18
Which area did the Romans NEVER conquer?
Modern Day Ireland
Modern Day Germany
Modern Day Spain
Modern Day Turkey
19
Usually, what was the most powerful position of government during the Republic?
The Emperor
The Conusul
Princeps Senatus
Pontifex Maximus
20
Before the changes made by Marius, most of Rome's army was made up of...
Poorer Roman Citizen Volunteers
Roman Citizen conscripts
Prisoners of War
Professional Soldiers
