Quiz on Ancient Rome

What was the initial form of government in Ancient Rome?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Who were the Etruscans?

• The founders of Carthage

• A group of Greek settlers

• The first rulers of Rome

• A tribe from Asia Minor

What significant event occurred in 509 B.C.?

• The founding of Rome

• The establishment of the Roman Republic

• The start of the Punic Wars

• The construction of the Colosseum

What was the role of the Roman Senate?

• To oversee trade

• To represent the plebeians

• To serve as a military council

• To be the most powerful ruling body

What were the Twelve Tables?

• A list of emperors

• A military strategy

• A collection of myths

• A set of laws

What was the outcome of the First Punic War?

• Both sides suffered heavy losses

• A truce was established

• Rome won control of Sicily

• Carthage won control of Sicily

Who was Hannibal?

• A Carthaginian general

• A famous senator

• The first emperor of Rome

• A Roman general

What was the main reason for the Third Punic War?

• To gain control of trade routes

• To expand Roman territory

• To avenge previous losses

• To eliminate Carthage as a threat

What did Augustus do during his reign?

• Expanded the empire

• Established a monarchy

• Ended the Punic Wars

• Built the Great Wall

What was the primary religion in Ancient Rome?

• Monotheism

• Buddhism

• Polytheism

• Atheism