Roman Jeopardy

Rise of Rome, the Republic and Roman inventions

100

What was the civilization in Northern Italy from which the Romans got their alphabet, clothing and gladiator tradition?

The Etruscans

200

What is the meaning of the word Republic or “Res Publica” in Latin? 

For the People 

300

What is the Roman Numeral for 9? 

IX

400

What year was Rome founded?

753BC

500

What did Roman statesman Pliny the Elder say when Carthage was defeated?

Please give the Latin and it's translation 

“Carthage delenda est” - Carthage must be destroyed

Julius Caesar, the end of the Republic and the Roman military.

100

When Julius Caesar was a young man he was abducted by whom?

Pirates

200

Who were the wealthy upper class Roman citizens who could vote?

Patricians

300

 The long era of peace that began with Augustus’ reign was known as?

Pax Romana 

400

What was the name for the group of senators who supported Caesar in the Civil War?  

The Populares

500

According to legend (and Shakespeare) what were Caesar's last words? 

Latin and it's translation 

“And you Brutus?” “E tu Brute?”

Christianity, the Empire and the fall of Rome.

100

What is the christian holy book?

The Bible 

200

The followers of Jesus who spread his message and the Christian faith.

The Disciples 

300

A religion that has one god.

Monotheistic

400

The invaders from Germany who sacked Rome in 410AD.

The Goths

500

What year did the Western Roman Empire officially collapse?

476AD

Emperors

100

Who was the first Emperor of Rome?

Augustus 

200

Instead of emperor or king Julius Caesar declared him self what? 

Dictator for life

300

Often considered the worst emperor; he wasted Rome money, declared war on the god Neptune and made his horse a senator. His name literally translated to "tiny boot."

Caligula 

400

Rome's second emperor. Emperor during Jesus's life. Augustus' stepson. 

Tiberius 

500

Hadrian is known for building this structure similar to one that still stands today in China. 

A Wall

For fun

100

Which state in the U.S. is only one syllable long?

Maine

200

Where were French fries invented?

Belgium 

300

What is a group of hedgehogs known as?

A pickle

400

Which is the only NFL team to go a whole season undefeated, including the Super Bowl?

Miami Dolphins 

500

What is the longest-running Broadway show of all time?

Phantom of the opera