The Roman Empire Quiz Quiz

10 multiple choice questions

1. What type of government did the Roman Republic have?

A) Democracy B) Republic C) Kingdom D) Theocracy

2. What was the Roman Senate?

A) A military group B) A governing council of citizens C) A religious group D) A foreign council

3. In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated?

A) 100 BC B) 44 BC C) 50 AD D) 14 AD

4. What was the Pax Romana known for?

A) War B) Relative peace and stability C) Economic collapse D) Revolution

5. What was most popular entertainment at Roman amphitheaters?

A) Theater B) Gladiator battles and public spectacles C) Religious ceremonies D) Horse racing

6. How did the Roman Empire influence the world?

A) Only Italy B) Western legal systems and governments C) Only Greece D) No one

7. When did the Roman Empire officially fall?

A) 300 AD B) 395 AD (split) and 476 AD (Western) C) 500 AD D) 200 AD

8. What language was the official language of the Roman Empire?

A) Greek B) Latin C) Italian D) Spanish

9. What was the main purpose of Roman aqueducts?

A) Entertain people B) Transport water to cities C) Defend the empire D) Store grain

10. Which modern languages developed from Latin?

A) Greek B) Italian, French, Spanish C) Arabic D) German

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