Roman Civilization Quiz

What was the primary purpose of Roman art and architecture?

• To display wealth

• To be useful

• To imitate Greek styles

• To decorate temples

Who were the Etruscans and what was their contribution to Roman architecture?

• A tribe from Africa who built the first Roman roads

• A group from Asia Minor who introduced the use of the stone arch

• A Greek colony that taught Romans how to build aqueducts

• A Roman family that funded public baths

What construction material did the Romans develop in the 1st century B.C.E.?

• Marble

• Brick

• Concrete

• Wood

What was the significance of the Colosseum in Roman society?

• It was a temple for religious ceremonies

• It was a marketplace for trading goods

• It was a main stadium for public entertainment

• It was a palace for the emperor

What was the role of a centurion in the Roman army?

• To lead a legion

• To carry the standard

• To lead a century of about 80 soldiers

• To guard the frontiers

What was the standard in the Roman army often in the form of?

• A lion

• A golden eagle

• A silver wolf

• A bronze bull

What would happen to a Roman soldier judged to be a coward?

• He would be demoted

• He would be exiled

• He would be stoned to death

• He would be imprisoned

What was the punishment for a cohort if soldiers or standard-bearers disobeyed orders in battle?

• Execution of every tenth man

• Reduction in rank

• Loss of pay

• Extra training

What did a soldier's training in ancient Rome include?

• Running, marching, and practice fighting

• Swimming, diving, and fishing

• Horse riding, archery, and sailing

• Cooking, cleaning, and farming

What kind of spectacles were staged for the public in large arenas called amphitheaters?

• Gladiator fights and battles between people and animals

• Musical concerts and plays

• Art exhibitions and poetry readings

• Scientific demonstrations and lectures