Rome

Question 1

Which term correctly identifies common Romans at the bottom of the social pyramid - typically farmers, craft people and merchants?

Answer 1

Plebeians

Question 2

Which of the following aspects of Roman culture did NOT come from the Etruscans?

Answer 2

Dome-shaped houses made of dirt

Question 3

In the early years of the Roman Republic, the majority of political power belonged to the…

Answer 3

Patricians

Question 4

The Twelve Tables of Written Laws were an important step because

Answer 4

They made laws public for all citizens to read

Question 5

After the Romans overthrew their Etruscan king, they created…

Answer 5

republic

Question 6

The Punic Wars were a long series of conflicts between

Answer 6

Rome and Carthage

Question 7

Rome has two significant mountain ranges named…

Answer 7

Apennine and Alps

Question 8

During the Roman Republic, consuls remained in power for what length of time?

Answer 8

1 year

Question 9

Founder of Rome

Answer 9

Romulus

Question 10

Which emperor is responsible for the division of the Roman Empire

Answer 10

Diocletian

Question 11

Who were the “Five Good Emperors”?

Answer 11

Nerva, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Trajan, and Marcus Aurelius

Question 12

Three person group of rulers is known as

Answer 12

Triumvirate

Question 13

Pax Romana means…

Answer 13

Roman Peace

Question 14

What was the outcome of the Battle of Cannae in the Second Punic War?

Answer 14

Hannibal achieved a significant victory

Question 15

What title did Scipio earn after defeating Hannibal at the battle of Zama in 202 BCE?

Answer 15

Africanus

Question 16

Who was part of the first Triumvirate?

Answer 16

Crassus, Pompey, Julius Caesar

Question 17

Why did a group of senators murder Julius Caesar?

Answer 17

To prevent him from destroying the Roman Republic

Question 18

The statement “I found Rome built of bricks; I leave her clothed in marble” refers to

Question 19

Which Emperor was the first to ‘retire’ from the job

Answer 19

Diocletian

Question 20

In which battle did Octavian secure a pivotal naval victory over Mark Antony leading to him assume full control over the Roman Empire?

Answer 20

Actium