Ancient Rome Quiz

What geographical feature protected the northeastern borders of the Roman Empire in Europe?

• the Nile River

• the Pyrenees

• the Black Sea

• the Rhine River

Which geographical feature did Romans call mare nostrum?

• the Black Sea

• the Adriatic Sea

• the Aegean Sea

• the Mediterranean Sea

Why is Augustus Caesar considered one of Rome’s greatest leaders?

• He made Christianity a legal religion.

• He expanded the empire by conquering Gaul.

• He improved safety measures and built new buildings and aqueducts in Rome.

• He divided the empire into eastern and western parts.

What was the Pax Romana?

• a Roman name for aqueducts

• the highest rank in the Roman army

• a long period of peace in the empire

• words placed on buildings in the empire

Use the image to answer the question: What was the purpose of structures like this one?

• to serve as places of worship

• to guard against outside attacks

• to bring fresh water to Roman cities

• to show where Roman cities’ borders ended

Use the image to answer the question: What purpose did the arches in this structure serve?

• They provided support to the structure.

• They were entirely used for decoration.

• They allowed defenders to shoot at enemies.

• They gave a window to the world of the gods.

Use the image to answer the following question: What is this emperor famous for?

• being the last emperor

• dividing the empire

• persecuting Christians

• converting to Christianity

What was Byzantium renamed?

• Constantinople

• Nicaea

• Rome

• Judea

What did Emperor Justinian do?

• He wrote a code of laws.

• He renamed the capital.

• He expanded the army.

• He split the empire.

Use the image to answer the following question. What is this emperor famous for? Select the two correct answers.

• writing the Aeneid

• setting up a treasury

• giving power to Antonius

• surrendering to his enemies

• expanding Rome’s borders