Explore the fascinating world of Rome’s rich history, culture, and leaders in this engaging quiz. Challenge yourself and uncover hidden facts about one of the greatest empires in history.
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 modern-day country was not a part of the Roman Empire at its height?
(a) France
(b) Spain
(c) Germany
(d) Egypt
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. During its peak, which Roman Emperor is often credited with expanding the empire to its greatest territorial extent?
(a) Augustus
(b) Julius Caesar
(c) Nero
(d) Trajan
Ques. Rome was founded in the year
(a) 763 BC
(b) 758 BC
(c) 753 BC
(d) 767 BC
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Ques. When did Augustus (Octavian) become the first Roman Emperor, effectively marking the beginning of the Roman Empire?
(a) 27 BC
(b) 44 BC
(c) 14 AD
(d) 476 AD
Ques. In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated, marking a significant turning point in the late Roman Republic?
(a) 27 BC
(b) 44 BC
(c) 14 AD
(d) 476 AD
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
Ques. Who was the Roman Emperor responsible for the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, which led to the persecution of Christians?
(a) Augustus (Octavian)
(b) Julius Caesar
(c) Nero
(d) Marcus Aurelius
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Ques. The last Emperor of Rome was
(a) Hadrian
(b) Romulus Augustus
(c) Marcus Aurelius
(d) Aurelian
Ques. Which legendary event in Roman history is said to have laid the foundation for the city of Rome?
(a) The Battle of Actium
(b) The Trojan War
(c) Construction of Hadrian’s Wall
(d) The Aeneid
Ques. The Consuls of the Roman society represented the elements of
(a) Monarchy
(b) Aristocracy
(c) Democracy
(d) None of these
Ques. Who was the first Roman Emperor and the founder of the Roman Empire?
(a) Julius Caesar
(b) Augustus (Octavian)
(c) Nero
(d) Caligula
Ques. The period of Roman history marked by the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire is often referred to as:
(a) The Pax Romana
(b) The Julio-Claudian Dynasty
(c) The Roman Revolution
(d) The Roman Renaissance
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Ques. In ancient Rome, the law applicable to both citizens and foreigners is called
(a) Jus Naturale
(b) Jus Civile
(c) Jus Gentium
(d) None of the above
Ques. What year is traditionally considered the founding date of the Roman Republic, marking the transition from monarchy to republic?
(a) 509 BC
(b) 27 BC
(c) 44 BC
(d) 753 AD
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. Which architectural marvel, built during the peak of the Roman Empire, served as a gladiatorial arena and could hold up to 80,000 spectators?
(a) Colosseum
(b) Pantheon
(c) Forum Romanum
(d) Hadrian’s Wall
Ques. What was a Roman name for France?
(a) Lutetia
(b) Gallia
(c) Franca
(d) Francus
Ques. Who were the two main leaders involved in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC?
(a) Julius Caesar and Mark Antony
(b) Augustus (Octavian) and Cleopatra
(c) Hannibal and Scipio Africanus
(d) Nero and Vespasian
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
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Ques. What innovative Roman engineering structure, used to transport water over long distances, is often associated with Roman aqueducts?
(a) Archimedes’ Screw
(b) Roman Arch
(c) Watermill
(d) Aqueduct
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 what year did Julius Caesar assume the title of “Dictator for Life,” effectively ending the Roman Republic and paving the way for the Roman Empire?
(a) 44 BC
(b) 27 BC
(c) 14 AD
(d) 476 AD
Ques. In 1806, the Roman Empire was dissolved by
(a) Napolean
(b) Samnites
(c) Etruscans
(d) Umbrians
Ques. Which war resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
(a) First Jewish-Roman War
(b) Second Jewish-Roman War
(c) Third Jewish-Roman War
(d) Fourth Jewish-Roman War
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Ques. Which herb did the Romans eat to prevent drunkenness?
(a) Parsley
(b) Basil
(c) Cumin
(d) Chives
Ques. Which ancient Roman road system was crucial for the efficient administration and expansion of the Roman Empire?
(a) Silk Road
(b) Appian Way
(c) Inca Trail
(d) Oregon Trail
Ques. What was the primary language spoken in the Roman Empire?
(a) Latin
(b) Greek
(c) Aramaic
(d) Romanese
Ques. In 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
Ques. What body of water served as the eastern boundary of the Roman Empire?
(a) Mediterranean Sea
(b) Black Sea
(c) Adriatic Sea
(d) Red Sea
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Ques. The Caesars ruled which ancient empire?
(a) Roman
(b) Chola
(c) Dutch
(d) Mongol
Ques. Which famous Roman general led the Roman Republic to victory in the Punic Wars against Carthage?
(a) Julius Caesar
(b) Marcus Aurelius
(c) Hannibal Barca
(d) Scipio Africanus
Ques. What was the state language of the Eastern Roman Empire after the 7th century?
(a) Arabic
(b) Greek
(c) Latin
(d) Russian
Ques. Who was the first Roman general to cross the Rubicon River, a pivotal act that marked the beginning of a civil war and the eventual rise of the Roman Empire?
(a) Julius Caesar
(b) Augustus (Octavian)
(c) Mark Antony
(d) Pompey
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 is the generally accepted year for the fall of the Western Roman Empire, marking the end of ancient Roman rule in the western Mediterranean?
(a) 27 BC
(b) 476 AD
(c) 1453 AD
(d) 410 AD
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Ques. When was Charlemagne crowned as Roman Emperor?
(a) 800
(b) 860
(c) 871
(d) 899
Ques. Which Roman Emperor is famously known for building a wall across northern Britain to defend the Roman province against Scottish tribes?
(a) Trajan
(b) Hadrian
(c) Nero
(d) Tiberius
Ques. Caractacus, Cartimandua and Scapula had what in common?
(a) Scapula led the other two as captives to Rome.
(b) British resistance to the Roman invasion of Britain
(c) French cities
(d) Italian breeds of sheep
Ques. What was the approximate population of the city of Rome at the height of the Roman Empire’s power?
(a) 500,000
(b) 1 million
(c) 5 million
(d) 10 million
