History

Question 1

Put the following governmental structures of Rome in order: Republic, Empire, Monarchy.

Answer 1

1. Monarchy
2. Republic
3. Empire

Question 2

What was the highest office of the Roman republic?

Answer 2

consul

Question 3

Who was Rome’s first king?

Answer 3

Romulus

Question 4

Who was Rome’s first emperor?

Answer 4

Augustus

Question 5

What proud man was Rome’s last king?

Answer 5

Tarquinius Superbus

Question 6

Who bravely defends the Pons Sublicius singlehandedly against the rushing Etruscans?

Answer 6

Horatius Cocles

Question 7

What name is shared by the three triplets who fought against the Alban Curiatii?

Answer 7

Horatius

Question 8

What man gave up the office of dictator after just 16 days to go back to his plow in 458 BC?

Answer 8

Cincinnatus

Question 9

What man tried to assassinate Lars Porsenna (the Etruscan king) but was caught before thrusting his right hand into a fire?

Answer 9

Mucius Scaevola

Question 10

What Roman woman helped refugees cross the Tiber after captured by Lars Porsenna and the Etruscans?

Answer 10

Cloelia