Ancient Rome 1
What was the capital city of the Roman Empire?
Rome
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Augustus
What is the name of the river that flows through Rome?
The Tiber River
What was the Roman language?
Latin
What type of government did Rome have before becoming an empire?
Republic
What was the purpose of the Roman Colosseum?
It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
Who fought against Rome in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
What was the name of the Roman assembly that represented the common people?
The Plebeian Council
What was the name of the Roman law code that formed the foundation of Roman legal practice?
The twelve tables
What famous Roman road connected Rome to Brindisi in southeast Italy?
The Appian Way
What is the term for the large public baths in Ancient Rome?
Thermae
Who was the Carthaginian general who famously crossed the Alps to invade Italy?
Hannibal
What was the name of Julius Caesar's famous military commentaries?
Commentaries on the Gallic War
Who were the legendary twin founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What was the name of the Roman goddess of love?
Venus
What year did the Western Roman Empire fall?
476AD
What was the name of the battle where Julius Caesar defeated Pompey?
The Battle of Pharsalus
What was the name of the structure built under Emperor Hadrian that marked the northern limit of Britannia?
Hadrian's Wall
What was the name of the series of wars between Rome and the Greek King Pyrrhus of Epirus?
The Pyrrhic Wars
Which Roman Emperor is known for his philosophical writings, particularly "Meditations"?
Marcus Aurelius
What was the official religion of the Roman Empire after 380 AD?
Christianity
Name the Roman general who was part of the First Triumvirate along with Julius Caesar and Crassus.
Pompey
What was the name of the Roman province that is now modern-day France?
Gaul
What was the name of the River crossed by Caesar to commence a civil war?
Rubicon
What equivalent exists of Roman gods and goddess?
Greek god and goddess