Ancient Rome

According to legend, who were the two brothers who founded Rome?

• Julius and Augustus

• Romulus and Remus

• Remus and Augustus

• Romulus and Julius

What form of government did Rome become after being a monarchy?

• Theocracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

Who held all the power in the Roman Empire?

• Senators

• Generals

• Emperor

• Kings

Which group in Roman society were the nobles with a lot of power?

• Senators

• Patricians

• Slaves

• Plebeians

What were the soldiers of the Roman army called?

• Gladiators

• Centurions

• Legionaries

• Barbarians

What important activity did the Romans engage in to expand their empire?

• Trade

• Exploration

• War

• Diplomacy

What did the Romans build to carry water from one place to another?

• Canals

• Pipelines

• Tunnels

• Aqueducts

Which event marked the end of the Roman Empire?

• Invasion by the Greeks

• Invasion by the Persians

• Invasion by the Egyptians

• Invasion by the Germans

What architectural structures did the Romans build for entertainment?

• Stadiums

• Colosseums

• Arenas

• Circuses

What era began after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Industrial Revolution

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance

• Middle Ages