Ancient Rome Quiz

What was one way Roman women could own property?

• Through inheritance from their fathers

• Through direct purchase with their earnings

• By marrying men of high social status

• By receiving gifts from the Senate

Who were the largely elected magistrates in Rome known as?

• Pharaohs

• Consuls

• Emperors

• Senators

What was the first Roman law code inscribed on twelve bronze tablets?

• Hammurabi's Code

• The Ten Commandments

• The 12 Tables

• The 12 Tablets

Which event marked the beginning of the Third Punic War?

• The destruction of Carthage

• The conquest of Gaul

• The Battle of Actium

• The election of Caesar

Why did Caesar's rivalry with Pompey lead to conflict?

• Caesar's alliance with Cleopatra

• Pompey's fear of Caesar's ambitions

• Caesar's marriage to a Roman noblewoman

• Pompey's appointment as dictator

Which Roman leader defeated Antony and Cleopatra in 31 B.C.?

• Caesar

• Lepidus

• Octavian

• Mark Antony

What type of manufacturing increased throughout the Roman Empire?

• Shipbuilding

• Agriculture

• Pottery and textiles

• Mining

How did Rome protect its trading ships in the Mediterranean?

• By building fortified ports

• By hiring private mercenaries

• By establishing trade agreements

• By using the Roman navy

How were condemned criminals often executed in Roman amphitheaters?

• Trampled by horses

• Drowned in pits

• Fed to wild animals

• Crucified

What type of entertainment were circuses known for in Rome?

• Concerts

• Chariot races

• Comedy shows

• Gladiator fights