Rome Quiz

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• Twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome

• Famous Roman emperors

• Greek philosophers

• Legendary warriors of Sparta

What is a republic?

• A type of government where a king rules

• A type of government where people elect leaders

• A type of government with no leaders

• A type of government where leaders are chosen by lottery

What is the definition of a dictator?

• A leader with complete control or absolute power

• A leader elected by the people

• A leader who shares power equally

• A leader with no authority

Who were the plebeians in ancient societies?

• Nobles

• Common people

• Kings

• Priests

Who were the patricians in ancient society?

• Powerful and wealthy nobles

• Common farmers

• Skilled artisans

• Foreign traders

What were magistrates in Rome's first government?

• Elected officials

• Military leaders

• Religious figures

• Merchants

What is a consul in ancient Rome?

• A type of Roman soldier

• One of two magistrates in Rome with the most power

• A Roman temple priest

• A Roman marketplace vendor

What was the role of the Roman Senate?

• To lead military operations

• To advise city leaders

• To manage trade routes

• To enforce laws

What is a forum in ancient Rome?

• A type of Roman clothing

• A public meeting place

• A Roman god

• A type of Roman food

What does the term "veto" mean?

• To approve a law

• To prohibit or block a certain law or action from taking place

• To create a new law

• To ignore a law