Roman Empire Test

Question 0

Latin

Answer 0

The languages of the Romans.

Question 1

Gladiator

Answer 1

A fighter who battled at public shows; most were slaves; a person forced to fight for entertainment.

Question 2

Barbarian

Answer 2

A non-Roman person.

Question 3

Pax Romana

Answer 3

Roman Peace; encouraged trade and exchange.

Question 4

Goths

Answer 4

Germanic people; caused trouble on the border.

Question 5

Republic

Answer 5

A form of government in which power resides in people; a government without a King or Queen, controlled by the people.

Question 6

Monarchy

Answer 6

A form of government controlled by one person.

Question 7

Plebeian

Answer 7

Common people; middle-low class.

Question 8

Senator

Answer 8

A member of the senate who speaks for them.

Question 9

Tribune

Answer 9

The title of various elected officials in Ancient Rome. A police officer; interests of right.

Question 10

Caesar

Answer 10

A Roman general/emperor.

Question 11

Legion

Answer 11

Army/Military of solders; 3000-6000 people (men).

Question 12

Carthage

Answer 12

A city causing trouble; a ancient city in North Africa.

Question 13

Constantine

Answer 13

First Christian emperor.

Question 14

Aqueduct

Answer 14

A type of bridge.

Question 15

Bryzantium/Constantinople

Answer 15

The capital of Eastern Rome.

Question 16

Coleseum

Answer 16

A dome shape building built for entertainment.

Question 17

Huns

Answer 17

Invaders from Central Asia; nomadic group of people.

Question 18

Odoacer

Answer 18

First King of Italy; a former solder.

Question 19

Patrician

Answer 19

Rich land owner.