Ancient Rome Quiz

Where did the ancient Romans build their civilization?

• Along the Nile River

• In the mountains of China

• On the Italian Peninsula

• In South America

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• Roman kings who built pyramids

• Mythical twin brothers said to have started Rome

• Emperors of Egypt

• Famous gladiators

What type of government did the Roman Republic have?

• A monarchy ruled by a king

• A democracy where everyone voted

• A republic with elected leaders

• A dictatorship

What does "tripartite government" mean?

• A single ruler in charge

• Three branches that share power

• A government with one law

• A country without leaders

What was one purpose of checks and balances in Roman government?

• To pay for wars

• To build temples

• To keep any one group from becoming too powerful

• To protect the emperor

What is "civic duty"?

• A Roman holiday

• Fighting in wars

• The idea that citizens should help their government

• A law to protect temples

Who was Julius Caesar?

• A Roman senator who stayed quiet

• A general who became a dictator

• A peaceful farmer

• A writer of Roman myths

What did Augustus do for Rome?

• He destroyed the republic

• He was the first emperor and helped bring peace

• He built pyramids

• He ruled only one small town

Why did Rome grow into a large empire?

• Because of its deserts

• It had strong leaders, roads, trade, and armies

• Other people gave them land

• They stayed out of wars

What helped Roman trade and economic growth?

• A single currency (money) and good roads

• Huge castles

• Greek rulers

• Free food for all