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Quiz about Ancient Rome II
Quiz about Ancient Rome II

Ancient Rome II Trivia Quiz


Roman history is one of fascination and class. This amazing empire has intrigued millions of people throughout time, but what do you know of a world that brought mankind so much?

A multiple-choice quiz by doomed. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
doomed
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
236,009
Updated
Jun 13 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1777
Last 3 plays: Guest 154 (7/10), LucasTanner (8/10), Guest 37 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What does the saying "Nero fiddled while Rome burned" refer to? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many plays by Shakespeare were based on Roman leaders/rulers? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. There were four types of gladiator, one was a Bestiarius who fought animals. But which of the following four was NOT a type of gladiator? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the blacksmith among Roman gods? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which Roman god had two faces?

Answer: (One Word (begins with 'J'))
Question 6 of 10
6. How did Horatius save Rome? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was a cohort? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How were Roman soldiers paid? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the 'Pax Romana'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was unique about Santa Sophia? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What does the saying "Nero fiddled while Rome burned" refer to?

Answer: He was playing his lyre and singing as Rome burned

In A.D. 64, during his reign, the city of Rome was destroyed by a massive fire. The saying above refers to the popular legend that the infamous, mad emperor played his lyre and sang while he watched Rome burn.
2. How many plays by Shakespeare were based on Roman leaders/rulers?

Answer: Four

Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar' was based on the life of the great Roman leader. In 'Anthony and Cleopatra', Shakespeare explores the life of Mark Anthony (Marcus Antonius), one of Julius Caesar's allies and his relationship with Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen.

"Coriolanus" and "Titus Andronicus" were also written about and therefore made 4 works by Shakespeare.
3. There were four types of gladiator, one was a Bestiarius who fought animals. But which of the following four was NOT a type of gladiator?

Answer: Patrician

Patrician was not a gladiator but the other three were gladiators who fought throughout the period of the Roman empire that allowed gladiatorial events.

The Thracian (so named because he resembled fighters from Thrace, a region of northern Greece), was not as elaborately armed. He wielded a curved short sword, the sica, and a small round shield, the parma as well as a type of net.

A Secutor or Samnite carried a sword or a lance, a scutum (the rectangular shield used by Roman legionary soldiers),a metal helmet, and protective armour on his right arm and left leg.

The Retiarius, or 'net-man,' wore no armor at all. A Retiarius attempted to ensnare his opponent in his net (or used the net to trip the other man) and then to stab him with a long, razor-sharp trident, or three-pronged spear.
4. Who was the blacksmith among Roman gods?

Answer: Vulcan

Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, made weapons and armour for all the other gods. He was associated with volcanic eruptions. The word "volcano" was derived from his name.
5. Which Roman god had two faces?

Answer: Janus

Janus was the Roman god of entrances. He was often portrayed with two heads to show that he had the ability to look in two directions at one.
6. How did Horatius save Rome?

Answer: He defended the last bridge of Roman against the Etruscans

During a fierce battle against the Etruscans, the Roman hero Horatius defended the only remaining bridge leading into Rome. He stayed on the bridge and held back the enemy, while his fellow Romans cut the bridge. After the mission was completed, he dived into the Tiber River and swam back to Rome.
7. What was a cohort?

Answer: A group of 500 warriors

A cohort was a group of about 500 warriors. A cohort was further divided into a century, which was made up of 80 to 100 soldiers.
8. How were Roman soldiers paid?

Answer: Salt

Roman soldiers were often paid their salary with salt, which was a rare commodity. The word 'salary' can be traced to the Roman word for salt, 'salarium'.
9. What was the 'Pax Romana'?

Answer: Roman Peace

The Pax Romana or "Roman Peace" refers to the of harmony in the Roman empire. Lasting over 200 years, it was a period of tremendous progress in Latin literature, arts and other creative activities.
10. What was unique about Santa Sophia?

Answer: It was the biggest church of the time

Built by emperor Justinian, Santa Sophia was the biggest church of its time. The building still exists in Istanbul, and is now called the Haghia Sophia or Aya Sophia.
Source: Author doomed

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