Ancient Rome - The Empire Quizz Review

Which emperor never left Italy during his reign?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Antoninus Pius

• Hadrian

• Trajan

What was a common feature of Roman cities during Pax Romana?

• Skyscrapers made of glass

• Multi-story apartments made of wood

• Underground cities

• Floating houses

What was a popular form of entertainment in the Roman Empire?

• Watching movies

• Attending concerts

• Watching chariot races at the Circus Maximus

• Playing video games

What was the status of most gladiators in Roman society?

• Citizens

• Slaves

• Nobles

• Merchants

What did a thumbs down from the crowd mean for a gladiator?

• Victory

• Death

• Freedom

• Retirement

What type of poetry did Horace use to poke fun at Roman society?

• Epic

• Satire

• Lyric

• Elegy

Who wrote the poem Metamorphoses?

• Tacitus

• Virgil

• Ovid

• Livy

Which philosophy found new life during Pax Romana?

• Epicureanism

• Stoicism

• Platonism

• Cynicism

What was a unique feature of Roman baths?

• They were only for men

• They had separate baths for men and women

• They were located outdoors

• They used seawater

What did the peace and prosperity of Pax Romana hide?

• Economic growth

• Technological advancements

• Many underlying issues

• Cultural diversity