Roman Empire Quiz Questions and Answers
Ques. In 449 CE the Huns, led by Attila, are said to have reached an agreement with the Eastern Romans for war between them to cease, based on what?
(a) The sister of a powerful Roman general, Honoria, was given to Attila as a wife
(b) Attila paid the Romans an annual tribute of 2100 pounds of gold
(c) The Romans paid the Huns an annual tribute of 2100 pounds of gold
(d) Attila swore allegiance to the Eastern Roman Emperor, Theodosius II
Ques. Which one of the following is the author of “Histories” which explained Roman success?
(a) Polybius
(b) Cicero
(c) Socrates
(d) None of these
Ques. Rome was founded in the year
(a) 763 BC
(b) 758 BC
(c) 753 BC
(d) 767 BC
Ques. The Romans spread which one of the following idea/ideas in Europe?
(a) Universal Law
(b) Jus Naturale
(c) Brotherhood of man and World Citizenship
(d) All the above
Related: What is the roman numeral for 1000?
Ques. The last Emperor of Rome was
(a) Hadrian
(b) Romulus Augustus
(c) Marcus Aurelius
(d) Aurelian
Ques. The Consuls of the Roman society represented the elements of
(a) Monarchy
(b) Aristocracy
(c) Democracy
(d) None of these
Ques. In ancient Rome, the Law applicable to both the Citizens and foreigners is called
(a) Jus Naturale
(b) Jus Civile
(c) Jus Gentium
(d) None of the above
Ques. Which Roman emperor, having seen a vision, tolerated Christians, became attached to the faith, and began the union between the Church and the Empire?
(a) Pontius Pilate
(b) Nero
(c) Constantine the Great
(d) Julius Caesar
Ques. What was a Roman name for France?
(a) Lutetia
(b) Gallia
(c) Franca
(d) Francus
Ques. Where is the homeland of Queen Boudica (also Boudicca or Boadicea), who led a revolt against the Romans in England in the first century CE?
(a) Wales
(b) Norfolk
(c) East Anglia
(d) Scotland
Ques. Which one of the following statements is true about Roman Law?
(a) It consists of only Jus Gentium
(b) It consists of only Jus Naturale
(c) It consists of only Jus Civile
(d) It is a product of Jus Gentium, Jus Naturale and Jus Civile
Ques. In 1806, the Roman Empire was dissolved by
(a) Napolean
(b) Samnites
(c) Etruscans
(d) Umbrians
Ques. Which herb did the Romans eat to prevent drunkenness?
(a) Parsley
(b) Basil
(c) Cumin
(d) Chives
Ques. In the ancient roman society, the financial and judicial powers were vested with
(a) The Consuls
(b) The Senate
(c) The Popular Assembly
(d) None of these
Related: non verbal analogy problems
Ques. The Caesars ruled which ancient empire?
(a) Roman
(b) Chola
(c) Dutch
(d) Mongol
Ques. What was the state language of the Eastern Roman Empire after the 7th century?
(a) Arabic
(b) Greek
(c) Latin
(d) Russian
Ques. Which one of the following is a characteristic of Roman law?
(a) Secularisation of Law
(b) Universal nature of Law
(c) Individual is the centre of legal thought
(d) All the above
Ques. When was Charlemagne crowned as Roman Emperor?
(a) 800
(b) 860
(c) 871
(d) 899
Ques. Caractacus, Cartimandua and Scapula had what in common?
(a) Scapula led the other two as captives to Rome
(b) British resistance to Roman invasion in Britain
(c) French cities
(d) Italian breeds of sheep
