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