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Quiz about Ancient Rome I
Quiz about Ancient Rome I

Ancient Rome I 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 #
227,700
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4837
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (7/10), Harish123az (7/10), Guest 84 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The history of the early Roman kings is a mixture of legends and facts. The first kings improved Rome by draining marshes and building temples to the gods such as Jupiter. And building walls around the seven hills on which Rome is situated.
Later Rome became a republic ruled by representatives from the senate. The letters SPQR were often engraved on items such as shields and coins, but what did the acronym actually mean?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Who was considered to be one of the greatest ancient Roman leaders although he never became emperor? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the "lararium" in a Roman home? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. During the most of Roman times, gambling was outlawed and heavy fines and even death could result for those who breached the law, but on what occasions could the ancient Roman have a bet? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was a Bestiarius? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which god was the Pantheon temple dedicated to? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which creature is associated with the Roman god Faunus? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who were the "Heavenly Twins"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the/a sacramentum? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the most important standard of a Roman legion? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The history of the early Roman kings is a mixture of legends and facts. The first kings improved Rome by draining marshes and building temples to the gods such as Jupiter. And building walls around the seven hills on which Rome is situated. Later Rome became a republic ruled by representatives from the senate. The letters SPQR were often engraved on items such as shields and coins, but what did the acronym actually mean?

Answer: The Senate and the people of Rome

SPQR - Senatus Populusque Romanus.

Did you know that the Emperor Caligula's name translates into "little boots"? As a little boy, he used to dress up in military clothes and thus got the nickname from his father's soldiers.

The Roman soldier's sandal type shoes were called "caligulae".
2. Who was considered to be one of the greatest ancient Roman leaders although he never became emperor?

Answer: Julius Caesar

Caesar was a very powerful general and is considered one of the greatest leaders of ancient Rome. He was not emperor because Rome was a republic at the time of his rule. In 44 B.C he was murdered by his own senators, who felt he had become too powerful and was likely to crown himself emperor.
3. What was the "lararium" in a Roman home?

Answer: A shrine

Ancient Roman homes usually had a shrine called the "lararium", which served as a place of worship. Liquids such as milk, oil and wine were poured over the sacrificial fire lit on the altar.
4. During the most of Roman times, gambling was outlawed and heavy fines and even death could result for those who breached the law, but on what occasions could the ancient Roman have a bet?

Answer: Chariot races

Ancient Romans were allowed to place bets only on chariot races or gladitorial fights. Gambling on other occasions was illegal, but probably there were secret houses where men gambled with dice and coins.
5. Who was a Bestiarius?

Answer: A gladiator who fought animals

A gladiator who fought ferocious animals was called a Bestiarius. Roman people loved to watch contests between gladiators and wild animals. The men in question were only armed with a whip and a spear and the death rate was high for the animals. The Romans also enjoyed the sport of bear-baiting, in which specially trained dogs were made to attack a chained bear.
6. Which god was the Pantheon temple dedicated to?

Answer: All gods

The Pantheon was originally dedicated to not one god, but to all the ancient Roman gods. The Pantheon, which had the biggest dome of its time, was later used as a Catholic church.

The Romans were very careful builders. In order to ensure that a wall was perfectly straight, they used a weight on a string (plumb bob). This gave them a vertical line.
7. Which creature is associated with the Roman god Faunus?

Answer: Man/Goat

Faunus, the Roman god of woodlands, was often accompanied by half man, half goat creatures called fauns. During the Lupercalia festival held in his honour, priests (called "Luperci") walked the streets wearing goatskin and hit passers by with belts made of goatskins.
8. Who were the "Heavenly Twins"?

Answer: Castor and Pollux

The two brothers Castor and Pollux (also called Polydeuces) were known as the "Heavenly Twins". They were associated with the star constellation Gemini. Two of the brightest stars in the constellation were named after the twins.
9. What was the/a sacramentum?

Answer: Military oath

When a Roman soldier enrolled in legionary service, he swore a solemn military oath to the general and the emperor promising that he would fulfill his duties even to the point of death.
10. What was the most important standard of a Roman legion?

Answer: The Eagle

To an ancient Roman soldier, the most important standard was the legionary eagle. Usually made of bronze or silver, it was the symbol of Rome's power and the legion's honour. It was considered shameful to lose it.
Source: Author doomed

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