This Ancient Rome quiz tests how well you really know the founders, landmarks, and daily life that shaped the early history of the city of Rome itself.
Which legendary twin brothers are said to have founded Rome, raised by a she-wolf? Choices: Romulus and Remus, Castor and Pollux, Aeneas and Ascanius, Numa and Tullus
In which year is Rome traditionally said to have been founded? Choices: 509 BC, 27 BC, 753 BC, 146 BC
On which river was the city of Rome built? Choices: Po River, Arno River, Rhone River, Tiber River
Which famous amphitheater in Rome was used for gladiator fights? Choices: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, Forum
Which system of government did Rome have before becoming an empire? Choices: Monarchy, Roman Republic, Theocracy, Feudal system
Which Roman structure, built with arches, carried fresh water into the city? Choices: Amphitheaters, Basilicas, Aqueducts, Catacombs
Which large public square in Rome served as the center of political and commercial life? Choices: Circus Maximus, Campus Martius, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum
What is the name for warriors who fought for entertainment in Rome's arenas? Choices: Gladiators, Legionaries, Centurions, Praetorians
Which Roman bathing facility served as a public social hub, found throughout the city? Choices: Basilicas, Insulae, Thermae, Villas
Which alphabet, still used today, did the Romans adapt into its lasting form in the city of Rome? Choices: Greek alphabet, Latin alphabet, Etruscan alphabet, Phoenician alphabet
Which temple in Rome, built to honor all the gods, still stands today with its original dome? Choices: Pantheon, Colosseum, Temple of Jupiter, Forum of Trajan
What were Rome's wealthy upper class citizens, who often held political power, called? Choices: Plebeians, Equites, Freedmen, Patricians
What was the name for Rome's common, often poor citizens? Choices: Patricians, Plebeians, Equites, Freedmen
Which hill in Rome was home to the emperors' palaces, giving us the English word 'palace'? Choices: Palatine Hill, Capitoline Hill, Aventine Hill, Quirinal Hill
Which is the largest and best preserved gate of Rome's ancient walls? Choices: Porta Pia, Porta Maggiore, Porta San Sebastiano, Porta del Popolo