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The Rotten Romans Trivia Quiz

The Roman Empire is known for its brilliant military tactics, rich culture, and fascinating inventions. This quiz will challenge you with questions about Roman history, culture, military, and religion. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Olympian09. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Olympian09

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,545

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
939

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (9/10), Guest 49 (6/10), Guest 162 (9/10).

1. What are the three major types of soldiers in the Roman military? Hint

The navy, the mercenaries, and the legions

The gladiators, the auxilia, and the sailors

The legions, the auxilia, and the navy

The legions, the gladiators, and the sailors

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2. What item of clothing, worn by men, was over a tunic? Hint

Robe

Imperial dress

Toga

Stola

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3. What was a golden coin called? Hint

Sestertius

Drachma

Aureus

Denarius

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4. What was the main language spoken in the city of Rome? Hint

Greek

Latin

Roman

Etruscan

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5. Where would you go to view gladiators fight? Hint

Ring of Fighting

Gladitorium

Colosseum

Forum

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6. What was the wild animal that, according to legend, raised the two founders of Rome? Hint

Boar

Wolf

Lion

Cow

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7. Who were the Emperor of Rome's bodyguards? Hint

Praetorians

Legions

Gladiators

Imperial soldiers

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8. What was the Roman god of war? Hint

Janus

Evilus

Ares

Mars

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9. What is C in Roman Numerals? Hint

500

1000

100

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10. What is NOT true of the Roman gods' names? Hint

They are the same type of gods as the Greek's gods.

They are all Roman.

They are all names of famous Romans.

The planets are named after them.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the three major types of soldiers in the Roman military?

Answer: The legions, the auxilia, and the navy

Auxilia were soldiers hired from other nations to fight for the Roman Empire while legions consisted of Roman citizens.

2. What item of clothing, worn by men, was over a tunic?

Answer: Toga

A woman would wear a stola instead.

3. What was a golden coin called?

Answer: Aureus

A golden coin is an aureus, a silver coin is a denarius, a bronze coin is a sestertius, and the copper coin is an as.

4. What was the main language spoken in the city of Rome?

Answer: Latin

There were many different languages spoken in the Roman Empire due to its many conquered nations, each adding their own bit of culture. In much of the eastern part of the Roman Empire, Greek was used as a common language.

5. Where would you go to view gladiators fight?

Answer: Colosseum

The Colosseum was completed in 80 A.D. under the rule of Emperor Titus. It was originally the Flavian Amphitheater and was capable of holding 50,000 spectators!

6. What was the wild animal that, according to legend, raised the two founders of Rome?

Answer: Wolf

The two mythical founders of Rome were Romulus and Remus.

7. Who were the Emperor of Rome's bodyguards?

Answer: Praetorians

The Praetorians were the best trained and equipped soldiers in Rome. They often wielded considerable power, too.

8. What was the Roman god of war?

Answer: Mars

This god was very important to the Roman military.

9. What is C in Roman Numerals?

Answer: 100

2009 in Roman Numerals is MMIX.

10. What is NOT true of the Roman gods' names?

Answer: They are all names of famous Romans.

The Roman gods were all derived of the Greek religion.

Source: Author Olympian09

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