Ancient Rome

Carthage was one of Rome's biggest enemies. Who was their most famous general? a) Hasdrubal  b) Himilco  c) Hannibal

Who is considered the last Roman emperor? a) Claudius b) Romulus Augustus c) Vespasian

How many religious festivals ("feriae") were celebrated each year in Ancient Rome? a) 15  b) 70  c) 135

What did Romans wear for everyday clothing? a) Tunic b) Toga  c) T-shirt

Which emperor split the empire into two parts, eastern and western? a) Diocletian b) NeroMarcus Aurelius c)

What is the name of a famous wall in Scotland built by the Romans? a) Trajan's wall b) Hadrian's wall c) Octavian's wall

Who was the first Roman emperor? a) Octavian b) Hadrian c) Constantine

Which Roman city was destroyed by a volcanic eruption? a) Pompeii b) Londinium c) Florentia

Who was the most important of the Roman gods? a) Mars b) Mercury c) Jupiter

The word gladiator comes from the Latin word 'gladius'. What is this? a) Sword b) Helmet c) Shield

What was a patrician? a) Farmer b) Aristocrat c) Slave

Which Roman leader was responsible for a calendar reform that remains the basis of the modern calendar? a) Scipio b) Julius Caesar c) Cicero

What is the name of the river that runs through Rome? a) Danube b) Rubicon c) Tiber

What is the Flavian Amphitheater commonly called? a) Acropolis b) Circus Maximus b) Colosseum

Who was the Roman emperor that legalised the Christian religion? a) Diocletian b) Nero c) Constantine

According to Roman mythology, Rome was founded by two brothers. One was Romulus and the other was... a) Remus  b) Numitor  c) Flavius

What did the Romans build to transport large amounts of water over long distances? a) Barrels  b) Pipes  c) Aqueducts