Rome Republic Trivia

What were the Punic Wars fought over?

• Cultural exchanges

• Territorial expansion and control of the western Mediterranean

• Trade agreements

• Religious disputes

Which mountain range runs down the length of the Italian peninsula?

• Rocky Mountains

• Apennine Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

Who were the members of the First Triumvirate?

• Augustus, Mark Antony, Lepidus

• Alexander the Great, Darius III, Cyrus the Great

• Hannibal, Scipio, Cato

• Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus

What were the main social classes in ancient Rome?

• Emperors, Senators, Soldiers

• Patricians, Plebeians, Slaves

According to legend, who were the twin brothers that founded Rome?

• Zeus and Poseidon

• Hercules and Achilles

• Romulus and Remus

• Caesar and Augustus

What were the popular forms of entertainment in ancient Rome?

• Senate debates, chariot races, gladiator fights

• Chariot races, gladiator fights, theater performances, and public baths

• Colosseum events, theater performances, public baths

• Circus Maximus events, chariot racing, gladiator fights

Who was the Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War?

• Alexander the Great

• Hannibal Barca

• Julius Caesar

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Which river was Rome built along?

• Nile River

• Danube River

• Tiber River

• Amazon River

What was the highest social class in ancient Rome?

• Senators

• Tribunes

• Gladiators

• Patricians

What was the purpose of the Roman Colosseum?

• To provide housing for the Roman citizens

• To serve as a marketplace for goods and services

• To house the Roman Senate

• To host public spectacles such as gladiatorial contests and animal hunts.