Ancient Rome Quiz

Where is Rome located?

• Greece

• Spain

• Italy

• France

According to legend, who founded Rome?

• Remus

• Romulus

• Augustus

• Tarquin

What natural feature provided Rome with water?

• Nile River

• Tiber River

• Danube River

• Euphrates River

Who was the last king of Rome before it became a republic?

• Augustus

• Romulus

• Tarquin the Proud

• Julius Caesar

What type of government did Rome establish after kicking out the king?

• Empire

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

Who was Julius Caesar's adopted son?

• Romulus

• Augustus

• Tiberius

• Tarquin

What period of peace did Augustus usher in?

• Pax Augustus

• Pax Imperium

• Pax Romana

• Pax Caesar

What was the Colosseum used for?

• Political meetings

• Market trading

• Religious ceremonies

• Sports and entertainment

What did ancient Romans invent that we still use today?

• Steel

• Electricity

• Plastic

• Concrete

What language did ancient Romans speak?

• Greek

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Arabic