Roman History Quiz

Who was the Roman Emperor that ruled after Julius Caesar's death in 44 BCE until his own death?

• Augustus

• Romulus

• Hannibal

• Vespasian

What is the volcanic ash that is mixed with water and lime to make mortar?

• Pozzolana

• Keystone

• Tiber

• Etruscans

Who led Carthage in the second Punic War?

• Hannibal

• Augustus

• Romulus

• Vespasian

What was the name of the arena Vespasian had built in the center of Rome?

• Colosseum

• Pantheon

• Circus Maximus

• Forum

Who were the twin brothers that, according to legend, founded Rome in 753 BCE?

• Romulus and Remus

• Augustus and Caesar

• Hannibal and Scipio

• Tiberius and Gaius

What is the term for a long period of relative peace and cultural achievement enforced in the Roman Empire?

• Pax Romana

• Republic

• Roman Forum

• Roman Senate

What is the name of the structure that carries water over long distances?

• Aqueduct

• Colosseum

• Forum

• Pantheon

What is the capital city of Italy?

• Rome

• Milan

• Venice

• Florence

Who was the first Punic War fought against?

• Carthage

• Greece

• Egypt

• Gaul

What is the name of the Roman political and military leader who became dictator for life in 44 BCE?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Hannibal

• Romulus