Ancient Rome Quiz
The crossing of which river started a civil war? Avon St. Lawrence Danube Rubicon
In Roman numerals what does LXX stand for? 70 120 1200 60
Diana was the Roman goddess of what? Hunting Beauty War Passion
Julius Caesar said "The die is cast" after crossing which river? Danube Rubicon Tiber Thames
The Roman province Aquitania was found in which modern day country? France Scotland Austria Portugal
XX is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 10 30 50 20
XV is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 25 15 5 35
XIX is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 19 49 29 39
XC is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 90 80 60 70
With which nation did Rome go to war in 214 BC? Serbia Albania Montenegro Kingdom of Syracuse
Whom did Brutus and Cassius assassinate? Cleopatra Julius Caesar Nero Octavian
Who wrote the "Amores" collection of Roman poetry? Cicero Brutus Ovid Maximilliam
Who was the Roman goddess of wisdom? Mars Minerva Ceres Venus
Who was the Roman goddess of the spring? Proserpina Vesta Aurora Eros
Who was the Roman goddess of the dawn? Pax Ceres Aurora Eos
Who was the Roman goddess of peace? Lax Dax Pax Fax
Who was the Roman goddess of love? Mars Pluto Venus Neptune
Who was the Roman goddess of hunting and the Moon? Venus Hera Diana Neptune
Who was the Roman goddess of agriculture? Aurora Demeter Pax Ceres
Who was the Roman god of war? Saturn Venus Jupiter Mars
Who was the Roman god of the Sun? Sol Invictus Surya Ra Helios
Who was the Roman god of the sea? Jupiter Neptune Mars Pluto
Who was the Roman god of love? Cupid Apollo Neptune Eros
Who was the Roman god of flowers? Flima Fluma Flora Flara
Who was the Roman god of fire? Jupiter Cupid Hymen Vulcan
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Norse god Odin? Jupiter Mars Neptune Pluto
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Hestia? Vesta Venus Pax Aurora
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Eos? Aurora Venus Vesta Pax
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Demeter? Aurora Eos Pax Ceres
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Athena? Ceres Helios Minerva Pax
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite? Venus Aurora Ceres Pax
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon? Pluto Neptune Mars Jupiter
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Pan? Hera Pax Pluto Faunus
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Hephaestus? Amphitrite Jupiter Apollo Vulcan
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Helios? Mars Sol Invictus Neptune Jupiter
Who was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Dionysus? Mars Hera Pluto Bacchus
Who was the mother of Emperor Constantine? Helena Gloriana Britannia Moriana
According to legend, who was the first Roman King? Romulus Numa Servius Marcius
Who was the famous love interest of Antony? Ceres Sedra Cleopatra Venus
Who was the commander of the Roman forces when they lost the Battles of Teutoburg? Carus Darus Varus Marus
Who was considered the supreme Roman god? Jupiter Mars Neptune Pluto
Who succeeded Augustus as the second Emperor of Rome in 14 AD? Pompey Nero Tiberius Severus
Who led an uprising against the Romans in Britain in 60 or 61 AD? Boderlier Boudilla Bodicea Badica
Who prevailed in the "Year of the Four Emperors"? Brutus Nero Vespasian Crassus
Who led the Romans at the Battle of Aquae Sextiae? Marius Darius Marcelus Donatello
Who lead the Carthaginian expeditions against Rome, known as the Second Punic War? Persius Spartacus Hannibal Alexander the Great
Who joined Pompey and Caesar in the First Triumvirate? Nero Crassus Brutus Magnusson
Who formed the Second Triumvirate with Mark Antony and Lepidus? Octavian Hadrian Pompey Brutus
Who famously crossed the Rubicon in 49 BC? Tiberius Brutus Caesar Crassus
Who defeated Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium? Octavian Brutus Crassus Caesar
Who commanded the Gauls when they sacked Rome in 387 BC? Crassus Hannibal Brennus Darius
Which ruler defeated the last Roman governor to establish the Frankish Kingdom? Hovis Clovis Bovis Chovis
Which Roman figure famously wrote "The Aeneid"? Virgil Ovid Tacitus Cicero
Which Roman Emperor was raised by the philosopher Seneca? Severus Caesar Tiberius Nero
Which Roman Emperor died of the plague in modern day Vienna? Lucius Marcus Aurelius Julius Caesar Constantine
Which Roman Emperor built a wall to keep out the Picts? Caligula Hadrian Nero Otho
Which religion did Constantine the Great promote throughout the Empire? Romanism Islam Judaism Christianity
Which people sacked the city of Rome in 387 BC? Huns Gauls Visigoths Brits
Which of these was NOT a Roman God? Neptune Anu Jupiter Vulcan
Which of these was Emperor of Rome the earliest? Lucius Trajan Constantine Hadrian
Of the following Roman Emperors, who came first? Nero Carus Declus Hadrian
Which of the following was NOT in the First Triumvirate? Crassus Pompey Caesar Brutus
Which of the following was NOT a member of the Second Triumvirate? Lepidus Antony Octavian Pompey
Which of the following was known as a great Roman orator? Markio Maxio Julio Cicero
Which of the following was a Roman order of architecture? Corinthian Ionic Tuscan Doric
Which of the following was a name for a Roman sports venue? Novodome Horsedrome Tigerdrome Hippodrome
Which of the following is the only Roman name for a location within Italy? Olisipo Mediolanum Turicum Deva
Which of the following is a Roman name for an English city? Vindobona Olisipo Dubris Turicum
Which of the following formed the Second Triumvirate with Antony and Octavian? Nero Brutus Crassus Lepidus
Which member of the First Triumvirate was the first to die? Tiberius Caesar Pompey Crassus
Which member of the First Triumvirate was known as "the richest man in Rome"? Crassus Pompey Caesar Antonius Pius
Which member of the First Triumvirate became dictator in 49 BC? Caesar Pompey Octavian Crassus
Which leader, born in 100 BC, refused the title of "King of Rome" on political grounds? Augustus Octavian Caesar Tiberius
Which famous Roman historian wrote his famous work "Historiae" in 100-110 AD? Tacitus Cicero Ovid Polo
Which Roman general's attempts to invade Britain in 55 BC were ruined by bad weather? Augustus Julius Caesar Hadrian Nero
Which Emperor was supposedly adopted by Trajan in his will? Hadrian Cassius Nero Severus
Which Emperor restored order in the anarchic years following the death of Nero? Hadrian Vespasian Caligula Octavian
Which Emperor proved victorious at the Battle of Milvian Bridge? Constantine Severus Tiberius Brutus
Which Emperor of Rome wrote the famous work "Meditations"? Marcus Aurelius Constantine Julius Caesar Augustus
Which Emperor of Rome ordered both his mother and first wife to be executed? Caligula Octavian Nero Constantine
Which Emperor issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD to support religious tolerance? Hadrian Nero Julius Caesar Constantine
Which Emperor committed suicide in 68 AD after being declared an enemy of the people by the Senate? Severus Nero Trajan Tiberius
Which Emperor famously appointed his Horse to the Senate? Claudius Caligula Nero Constantine
Which Emperor built a second wall between England and Scotland? Caligula Antoninus Pius Nero Augustus
Which animal did Caligula famously appoint to the Senate? A rabbit A horse A dog A cat
Which all-in-one outfit, now popular with students, was worn in Roman times? Yoga Moga Poga Toga
Where did the Romans finally defeat Hannibal in the Second Punic War? Hama Zama Yama Tama
Where did Pompey flee after his defeat to Caesar? Egypt Greece Macedonia Britain
Where did Caesar defeat Pompey? Farsulus Cairo Pharrilut Pharsalus
When did the last Roman troops withdraw from Britain? 607 AD 207 AD 107 AD 407 AD
What was the Roman name for the city of Paris? Lufferis Luperia Lutetia Lunenia
What was the name of the supreme advisory body to the magistrate in Roman times? Roundhouse Congress Parliament Senate
What was the name of the series of wars Rome fought with Spartacus as leader of the Opposition? Sumeric Servile Sammamite Punic
What was the name of the rebellious tribe Boudicca lead against the Romans? Icentieva Iceni Licenie Issa
What was the name of Romulus' twin, with whom he founded Rome? Rebus Remus Rekus Rellus
What was the first capital city of Roman Britain? Dover Exeter Colchester London
What was a hippodrome? Sports stadium Court Library Parliament
What value is represented by the Roman number X? 1 100 1,000 10
What tribe of people sacked Rome in 410 AD? Normans Vikings Visigoths Huns
What relationship was Antoninus Pius to Marcus Aurelius? Uncle Father Brother Son
What relation was Octavian to Julius Caesar? Great nephew Uncle Son Father
What number followed the name of Cleopatra with whom Mark Antony was madly in love? VII V X IX
What name was given to the public square in a Roman city? Fourna Fauan Forum Flora
What language did the Romans speak? Dutch English Latin Greek
What kind of battle was the famous Battle of Actium? Naval Sword Siege Land
What is the traditional date of the founding of the Rome? 753 AD 75 AD 753 BC 75 BC
What is the minimum number of soldiers required to make a Roman legion? 4,000 400 4 40
What does the name Cicero translate as? Cabbage Corn Carrot Chickpea
What did Romans store in an amphora? Make up Wine Ashes Glass
Vulcan was the Roman god of what? Fire Water Love Wind
Vindobona was the Roman name for which European city? Vienna Vaduz Moscow Villinus
VIII is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 18 13 8 7
Venta Belgarum was the Roman name for which English city? Chesterfield York Winchester Durham
V is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 5 25 10 4
Under which Emperor did construction of the Colosseum in Rome begin? Vespasian Tiberius Nero Caesar
Under what profession did Seneca achieve fame in Rome? Astronomer Poet Philosopher Orator
To which Roman Emperor did Christ apparently appear and instruct to put a cross on his shield before battle? Otho Constantine Hadrian Augustus
The Tetrarchy system was based around the rule of how many people? 4 3 1 2
The Roman city of Olisipo lies in which modern day country? Spain Italy Portugal Norway
The place the Romans referred to as Massilia lies in which modern day country? France Spain Italy Portugal
The city the Romans referred to as Olisipo is now known as what? Madrid Copenhagen Oslo Lisbon
The art of assembling pictures and images with small pieces that became prevalent in Roman times is known as what? Impressionism Mosaic Dadism Cubism
The "Bar Kochba" rebellion was an uprising by which people? English Picts Gauls Jews
Tacitus was famous in Roman times in which profession? Historian Soldier Poet Emperor
Which of these deities is Roman and NOT Greek? Zeus Demeter Ceres Eos
Somnus was the Roman god of what? Birth Sleep Bathing Life
Sol Invictus was the Roman god of what? Sun Sea Moon Sky
Roughly how many men did Boudicca lead in her rebellion against the Romans? 100,000 500 1,000 25
Romulus and Remus were abandoned as children by which river? Romanian Arre Po Tiber
Rome occupied the lands of the Seleucid Empire in which nation? Greece Macedonia Lebanon Syria
Rome fought the Punic wars with which other state? Egyptian Greek Carthage Sparta
Proserpina was the Roman goddess of which season? Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Ovid was famous for what in Roman times? Gladiator Poetry Commander Music
On which continent was Emperor Severus born? Africa Europe Australia Asia
On what date did the Ides of March take place? 5th March 25th March 10th March 15th March
Octavian was Emperor of Rome under which name? Nero Hadrian Brutus Augustus
Minerva was the Roman goddess of what? Birth Wisdom Death Life
Mediolanum was the Roman name for which European city? Rome Manchester Medina Milan
Massilia was the Roman name for which modern day French city? Lyon Paris Bordeaux Marseilles
Mars was the Roman god of what? War Love Seas Peace
Marius was exiled by which Roman general following a long-standing political struggle? Sulla Fulla Tulla Mulla
Mancurium was the Roman name for which English city? Manchester Sheffield Leeds London
M is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 100,000 1,000 1 10
Lutetia, as it was known to the Romans, is now the capital of which European country? France Portugal Spain Italy
Lugdunum was the Roman name for which European city? Lyon Paris Madrid Lisbon
L is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 100 500 50 200
Julius Caesar was murdered during the Ides of ___? April June May March
IX is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 21 9 8 11
IV is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 12 6 4 11
In which year did Constantine the Great die? 733 AD 337 AD 73 AD 37 AD
In which modern day country did Constantine establish a new capital of the Empire? England Germany Turkey Greece
In which British City was the first Roman Colony? London Dover Colchester Chester
In what year was the First Triumvirate formed? 600 BC 60 BC 60 AD 600 AD
In what year did the first Punic War start? 26 AD 261 AD 26 BC 264 BC
In what year was the Antonine Wall built? 142 AD 242 AD 342 AD 324 AD
In what year was Julius Caesar assassinated? 444 BC 44 BC 4 AD 4 BC
What year is generally considered to mark the fall of the West Roman Empire? 476 AD 276 AD 676 AD 876 AD
In what year did "Rome Burn," which Nero blamed on the Christians? 64 AD 146 AD 204 AD 164 AD
In what modern day country would you find the city that the Romans referred to as Lugdunum? Spain Italy France England
In what modern day country is the city which the Romans referred to as Turicum? France England Switzerland Italy
In what modern day country is the city the Romans referred to as Mancurium? England France Italy Spain
In 27 BC, who became Emperor of Rome under the name Augustus? Crassus Octavian Brutus Pompey
In 212 AD, what was granted to every inhabitant of the Roman Empire? Free for Tax Citizenship Bonds Invite to Rome
In 313 AD an edict was issued, supporting freedom of religion. It became known as the Edict of ___? Rome Naples Milan Turin
How were "the mass" of the people known in Roman times? Plobs Plibs Plebs Plabs
How was London known in Roman times? Londinium Londites Londieties Londius
How was Julius Caesar murdered? Drown Stabbed Posioned Beheaded
How many wars did Rome fight with Macedonia? 1 10 7 3
How many soldiers would you usually find in a Roman cohort? 650 4,000 44,000 480
How many soldiers would a Roman centurion usually command? 18 80 800 50
How many Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Carthage? 4 3 1 5
How many people did the Colosseum in Rome seat? 50,000 500 500,000 5,000
How long was Hadrian's Wall? 40 km (25 mi) 164 km (102 mi) 87 km (54 mi) 118 km (73 mi)
How is the number 15 shown in Roman numerals? VVV XV VIV VV
How is 500 represented in Roman numerals? XXXXX C X D
How is 50 represented in Roman numerals? D M C L
How is 1,000 represented in Roman numerals? M C D L
How is 100 represented in Roman numerals? M C D L
How high was the Colosseum in Rome? 48 m (157 ft) 81 m (266 ft) 188 m (617 ft) 18 m (59 ft)
For how many years did the first Punic War last? 44 2 77 23
Epona was the Roman goddess of which animal? Dogs Cows Monkeys Horses
Dubris was the Roman name for which English city? Darlington Doncaster Dover Dumbarton
D is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 500 50 10,000 5
Cupid was the Roman God of what? Life Love Sea Suns
Crassus was joined by Caesar and who else in the First Triumvirate? Brutus Cassius Pompey Marc Antony
Complete the title of a famous set of Roman laws. The Laws of the 12 ___? Chairs Desks Statues Tables
Cleopatra was the lover of which Roman leader? Brutus John Julius Caesar Crassus
CD is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 400 470 600 700
Caledonia was the Roman name for which country? Wales Ireland England Scotland
C is equivalent to what number in Roman numerals? 10 1,000 10,000 100
By what name was Canterbury known in Roman times? Danum Dubris Durovernum Deva
By 33 BC how many baths were there in Rome? 1 1,700 17 170
Antiochus III led which nation in battles against Rome? British Syria Persia Sumer
An aqueduct was a Roman invention to carry what to Roman towns and cities? Food Cattle People Water
A tubicen played what role in the Roman army? Sniper Trumpeter Soldier Medic
A tabellarius would deliver what in Roman times? Children Messages Weapons Food
A clinicus played what role in the Roman army? Gunner Watchman Major Medic
Which of the following Roman Emperors was born in Spain? Trajan Caligula Nero Augustus
Julia Agrippina was the sister of which Roman Emperor? Brutus Trajan Caligula Crassus
Livia was the wife of which Roman Emperor? Augustus Marius Trajan Caesar
Who followed Caligula as Emperor of Rome? Trajan Nero Claudius Brutus
Who followed Claudius as Emperor of Rome? Antony Nerva Nero Hadrian
Which Emperor set a fashion trend in Rome by returning from England with a beard? Nerva Nero Hadrian Claudius
Dacia was the Roman name for which European country? France Spain Poland Romania
Which Emperor of Rome was also a Syrian high priest? Severus Maximillian Diocletian Elagabalus
Who did Diocletian choose to co-rule the Empire with him? Commodus Alamanna Maximian Aurelius
What was the name of the war that the Romans fought with the Carthaginians? Gallic Actium Punic Tunic
What was the official colour of Roman Emperors? Purple White Black Blue
Under which Roman Emperor did the period referred to as Pax Romana begin? Nerva Diocletian Elagabalus Augustus
What animal was the official standard of the Roman legions? Tiger Horse Elephant Eagle
Who was the Roman Emperor when Christianity was embraced? Nerva Claudius Constantine Nero
In the time of Marcus Aurelius, which of the following was the chief method of succession? Hereditary Nomination Democracy Adoption
Which Roman Emperor conquered Dacia? Trajan Severus Diocletian Claudius
Under which Emperor did the Bar Kokhba revolt (Third Jewish Revolt) occur? Nerva Caligula Vespasian Hadrian
What class of people are equites sometimes compared to in modern times? Lawyers Writers Teachers Knights
Who killed Claudius? Nerva Agrippina Hannibal Sejanus
Who made up the Second Triumvirate in the Roman Republic in addition to Octavian and Mark Antony? Marcus Lepidus Pompey The Great Marcus Crassus Julius Caesar
With which of these did Cleopatra VII, have a relationship? Pontius Pilate Nero Augustus Julius Caesar
According to legend, Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were the sons of which god? Jupiter Apollo Mars Vulcan
Against which city did Rome fight the three Punic Wars? Athens Carthage Antioch Pella
Which large port city serving Rome stood at the mouth of the river Tiber? Ostia Capua Ravenna Arminium
Antinous was which Roman Emperor's love interest? Trajan Hadrian Elagabalus Nero
As well as Pompeii, which other city was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD? Capua Herculaneum Mediolanum Arminium
At which battle did Mark Antony and Octavian defeat Brutus and Cassius, the assassins of Julius Caesar? Zela Phillipi Pharsalus Zama
Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, came from which dynasty? Antigonids Claudians Seleucids Ptolemies
Consisting of around 5,000 men, what were the principal units of the Roman army? Legions Maniples Cohorts Centuries
Deposed in 476 AD, who is considered the last Roman Emperor in the West? Romulus Augustulus Petronius Maximus Sidonius Apollinaris Libius Severus
How were the Romans warned that the Gauls were attacking the city in 390 BC? By a spy Large cloud of dust Cackling of geese Neighing of horses
In 88 BC, which dictator became the first Roman general to attack Rome itself during his civil war against Marius? Pompey Sulla Cinna Crassus
In Roman legend, who single-handedly defended a bridge against the army of Lars Porsena? Horatius Coriolanus Cincinnatus Appius Claudius
In Roman mythology, who was the messenger of the gods? Mercury Hermes Ganymede Aeneas
In the early Roman republic, what was the name of the aristocratic upper class opposed to the plebeians? Equestrians Optimates Clarissimi Patricians
In the Roman calendar, what was the month of Quintilis renamed in 44 BC? July August June May
In the Roman world, an augur looked for omens by studying what? Flight of birds Entrails of animals Dreams Lightning
Besides being a military rank, what was a decurion? Priest Bridge builder Town councillor Area of land
In the Roman world, what was a gladius? Sword Bath Flower Greeting
In the Roman world, what was a hortus? Clock Garden Gladiator Horse
In the Roman world, what was a maniple? Area of land Last will and testament Army unit Siege engine
In the Roman world, what was a retiarius? Magistrate Sea captain Dining room Gladiator
In the Roman world, what was a testudo? Last will and testament Military formation Area of land Proclamation of law
In the Roman world, what was garum? Cheap wine Fish sauce Fried rice Glue
In the Roman world, what was the function of a hypocaust? Water supply Ploughing land Recording the census Central heating
In the Roman world, what was the role of a Haruspex? Divining the future Carving statues Training gladiators Proclaiming the law
In the Roman world, what was the role of a publicanus? Serving drinks Training gladiators Collecting taxes Managing the baths
In the Roman world, what was the triclinium? Garden Galley Temple Dining room
In the Roman world, where would you find a caldarium? Gardens Arena Baths Temple
In which modern country can you see the ruined city of Italica, birthplace of the emperor Trajan? Italy France Spain Tunisia
In which modern country can you see the ruins of Lepcis Magna, birthplace of the emperor Septimius Severus? Libya Turkey Spain Algeria
Julius Caesar wrote that Gaul was divided into how many parts? Four Three Two Ten
Later adopted by the Pope, what was the title of the high priest of Roman religion? Pontifex Maximus Princeps Senatus Magister Peditum Cursus Honorum
Mark Antony and Cleopatra were finally defeated at which naval battle in 31 BC? Pharsalus Alesia Actium Salamis
Notorious as a former actress and prostitute, who was the powerful wife of the emperor Justinian? Eudocia Honoria Galla Placidia Theodora
On which date was Julius Caesar assassinated? Kalends of May Ides of July Nones of March Ides of March
Roman legions were made up of 10 units of 480 men - what were these units called? Vexillations Equites Cohorts Centuries
Subject of a play by Shakespeare, which legendary Roman general defeated the Volscians in the 5th century BC? Cymbeline Coriolanus Titus Andronicus Troilus
The emperor Gaius is usually known by his nickname Caligula. What did this mean? Hooded cloak Madman Little boot Divine ruler
The Roman province of Bithynia was located in which modern country? Spain Turkey Syria Algeria
The Roman province of Dacia was located in the western part of which modern country? Romania Germany Turkey Algeria
The Roman province of Lusitania was the equivalent of which modern country? Portugal Turkey Bulgaria Tunisia
The Roman province of Noricum was roughly the equivalent of which modern country? Austria Bulgaria Portugal Romania
The Roman province of Numidia was located in which modern country? Libya Algeria Spain Turkey
The Romans derived much of their early culture from which civilization based in Tuscany? Etruscans Trojans Pannonians Greeks
Under which Roman emperor were Africa, Italy and part of Spain reconquered from the barbarians in the 6th century AD? Heraclius Justinian Anastasius Constantius
What area in Rome was originally used for military training, public meetings and celebrating triumphs? Curia Centuriae Forum Legionis Via Militaris Campus Martius
What did Julius Caesar famously say after he won the battle of Zela? Omnia Vincit Amor Cogito Ergo Sum Dulce Et Decorum Veni, Vidi, Vici
What did the emperor Caligula bring back to Rome as booty after his failed attempt to invade Britain? Druids' mistletoe Horses Seashells Slaves
What did the Roman authors Terence and Plautus write? Comedies Novels Tragedies Epic poems
What is the alternative name of the Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome? Colosseum Palladium Pharos Quirinal
What was the name of the political alliance between Crassus, Pompey and Julius Caesar? First Triumvirate Third Consulate Fourth Dictatorship Second Triumvirate
What is the name of the temple to all the gods, built in Rome by the emperor Hadrian? Pantheon Palladium Colosseum Domus Aurea
What name describes the conservative senators who opposed popular leaders like Julius Caesar? Antipopulares Equites Patricians Optimates
What name did Octavian adopt when he became emperor? Augustus Magnus Maecenas Tiberius
What subject did the Roman author Lucretius write about? Farming Philosophy Law Art
What subject did the Roman author Vitruvius write about? Food Philosophy Architecture Law
What type of book did the Roman authors Livy and Tacitus write? Philosophy Novels History Cookery
What was a Roman soldier's lorica? Armour Rations Shield Spear
What was the name of the bundle of wooden rods and an axe carried as a symbol by the bodyguards of Roman magistrates? Lustrum Aedile Fasces Lorica
What was the name of the elite regiment, based in Rome, which formed the emperor's bodyguard? Iron Guard Praetorian Guard Imperial Guard Life Guards
What was the name of the Greek city which was renamed Constantinople in 330 AD? Nicomedia Syracuse Antioch Byzantium
What was the name of the special javelins used in battle by Roman legionaries? Pilum Gladius Lorica Scutum
What was the name of the system established by Diocletian of dividing the Roman empire between four emperors? Quadrocracy Tetrumvirate Tetrarchy Quadrumvirate
What was the original name of Julius Caesar's great-nephew who became the emperor Augustus? Metellus Tiberius Drusus Octavian
What was the Roman name for Paris? Aquincum Lutetia Vindobona Serdica
What was the Roman word for "foot-soldiers"? Bellum Metres Milites Princeps
What was the surname of the brothers Tiberius and Gaius who were assassinated for trying to redistribute land to the people? Sulla Gracchus Marius Cinna
What was the title of the two senior magistrates elected annually to rule the Roman republic? Tribunes Praetors Consuls Quastors
Which barbarian army conquered Africa from the Romans? Vandals Goths Saracens Franks
Which barbarian army led by Alaric sacked Rome in 410 AD? Huns Visigoths Vandals Ostrogoths
Which barbarian army led by Gaiseric sacked Rome in 455 AD? Vandals Ostrogoths Huns Visigoths
Which bloodthirsty Emperor is usually known by a nickname referring to the hooded Gallic cloak he wore? Diadumenianus Caligula Caracalla Elagabalus
Which British city was known to the Romans as Eboracum? Colchester York Chester Exeter
Which British warrior queen rebelled against the Romans in 60 AD? Mavia Boudicca Cartimandua Zenobia
Which Carthaginian led his army across the Alps to invade Italy, but lost most of his war elephants on the route? Pyrrhus Hasdrubal Hamilcar Hannibal
Which city became the capital of the Western Roman Empire in 402 AD? Trier Syracuse Ravenna Arminium
Which city was consecrated as a new Rome in 330 AD by the emperor Constantine? Antioch Adrianople Constantinople Alexandria
Which city was totally destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC? Alexandria Carthage Antioch Athens
Which college of Roman priestesses took a vow of chastity? Regina sacrorum Vestal virgins Flamines Maiores Collegium Pontificae
Which color was exclusively worn by Roman emperors and their officials? Green Orange Purple Crimson
Which Praetorian Guard ruled behind the throne of Emperor Tiberius until his execution in 31 AD? Drusus Sejanus Macro Macrinus
Which Egyptian queen was a lover of both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony? Zenobia Cleopatra Cartimandua Nefertiti
Which Emperor built the walls of Rome in 271 AD? Diocletian Aurelian Marcus Claudius II
Which Emperor competed in chariot-racing and singing at the Olympic Games, winning all his events, even races he didn't finish? Nero Caligula Elagabalus Commodus
Which emperor ordered the codification of Roman law in 529-34 AD? Tribonian Tiberius II Ulpian Justinian
Which emperor stabilized the empire by establishing a system by which 4 emperors ruled at the same time? Diocletian Aurelian Constantine Claudius II
Which emperor, who liked to compete as a gladiator in fixed fights, was strangled by his wrestling partner in 192 AD? Commodus Severus Caligula Caracalla
Which Egyptian city was the second largest in the empire after Rome itself? Cairo Alexandria Thebes Lepcis Magna
Which fabulously rich general was captured and killed by the Parthians, who supposedly poured molten gold down his throat? Dives Lucullus Pompey Crassus
Which future Emperor captured Jerusalem in 70 AD and destroyed the temple? Domitian Titus Trajan Vespasian
Which general cleared the Mediterranean of pirates in 67 BC? Pompey Marius Crassus Julius Caesar
Which general defeated the Romans at the battle of Cannae in 216 BC? Antiochus Pyrrhus Philip Hannibal
Which general reconquered Africa from the Vandals and Italy from the Ostrogoths? Aetius Belisarius Procopius Narses
Which general, who was consul an unprecedented 7 times, carried out major reforms of the Roman army in 107 BC? Cinna Sulla Marius Gracchus
Which Iranian people ruled an empire to the east of Rome until the early 3rd century AD? Parthians Quadi Alemanni Ghassanids
Which king of Epirus invaded Italy in 280 BC, but suffered heavy losses in his victories against the Romans? Alexander Seleucus Philip Pyrrhus
Which kingdom did the Romans defeat at the battles of Cynoscephalae and Pydna? Pontus Syria Macedonia Egypt
Which late Roman Emperor is known as "the Apostate" because he renounced Christianity and tried to revive paganism? Diocletian Theodosius Constantius Julian
Which leader of the Huns invaded Italy in 452 AD? Alaric Aetius Uldin Attila
Which notoriously dissolute Emperor served as a priest of the sun god of the Syrian town on Emesa? Nero Commodus Elagabalus Odenathus
Which Persian god was the subject of a mystery religion popular among Roman soldiers? Mithras Mani Sapor Zoroaster
Which poet was exiled to the Black Sea by Augustus, possibly because his poem about seduction, "The Art of Love"? Catullus Ovid Horace Apuleius
Which queen of the Palmyrenes rebelled against Rome in 269 AD? Theodora Mavia Zenobia Boadicea
Which road, begun in 312 BC, connected Rome to Capua and Brindisi? Watling Street Via Flaminia Via Militaris Appian Way
Which Roman censor repeatedly demanded that Carthage be destroyed? Gracchus Cato Cicero Scipio
Which Roman dictator defeated the Aequians in 458 BC, then famously gave up power to return to his farm? Coriolanus Appius Claudius Cincinnatus Lucius Sulla
Which Roman dictator was assassinated in 44 BC by Brutus and Cassius? Julius Caesar Pompey Augustus Mark Antony
Which Roman Emperor was poisoned with mushrooms by his wife Agrippina? Claudius Tiberius Germanicus Augustus
Which Roman Emperor was said to have played his fiddle or lyre while Rome burned? Commodus Caligula Marcus Aurelius Nero
Which Roman Emperor wrote a book of philosophy called Meditations? Claudius Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Julius Caesar
Which Roman general conquered Gaul in the 50s BC? Sulla Marius Pompey Julius Caesar
Which Roman general finally defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama in 202 BC? Gaius Flaminius Scipio Africanus Aemilius Paullus Fabius Cunctator
Which Roman general fought a civil war against Julius Caesar and was defeated at the battle of Pharsalus? Sulla Crassus Mark Antony Pompey
Which Roman orator made speeches against Mark Antony and was executed as a result? Cato Memmius Cicero Lepidus
Which Roman consul thwarted the conspiracy of Catiline to overthrow the republic? Cicero Hortensius Clodius Afer
Which Roman poet is best known for his 5 books of Satires? Martial Quintilian Juvenal Ausonius
Which Roman silver coin was made up of 4 sestertii? Quadrans Nummus Denarius Solidus
Which Roman writer was present at the eruption of Vesuvius which destroyed Pompeii? Pliny the Elder Lucretius Cato the Younger Apuleius
Which sacrosanct officials in the Roman republic had a special responsibility for protecting the interests of the people? Questors Tribunes Aediles Praetors
Which Stoic philosopher was a tutor and advisor of Nero who later forced him to commit suicide? Plotinus Seneca Lucretius Apollonius
Which successful general was the hated rival of his uncle Tiberius, the father of Caligula and brother of Claudius? Britannicus Germanicus Postumus Ahenobarbus
Which volcano destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD? Santorini Vesuvius Etna Stromboli
Which was the largest city in Roman Syria? Byzantium Jerusalem Carthage Antioch
Who led a slave uprising against Rome in 73 BC? Vettius Plautus Tryphon Spartacus
Who made up the Second Triumvirate along with Mark Antony and Lepidus? Julius Caesar Agrippa Crassus Octavian
Who persuaded Attila the Hun not to attack Rome? Emperor Valentinian Patrician Aetius King Gaiseric Pope Leo
Who became emperor at the end of the "Year of Four Emperors" in 69 AD, and ruled for 10 years? Titus Vitellius Nero Vespasian
Who was elected king of all Judea by the Roman senate in 40 BC? Herod the Great Pontius Pilate Barabas Judas Maccabeus
Who was governor of Britain from 77-85 AD, and father-in-law of the historian, Tacitus, who wrote a book about him? Prasutagus Aulus Plautius Agricola Suetonius Paulinus
Who was the bishop of Milan who forced the emperor Theodosius to do penance for the massacre of Thessalonika? Augustine Athanasius Ambrose Jerome
Who was the chief god in the Roman pantheon? Apollo Jupiter Vulcan Zeus
Who was the commander of Octavian's navy which defeated Mark Antony at the battle of Actium? Marcellus Maecenas Drusus Agrippa
Who was the first Christian Roman Emperor? Diocletian Theodosius Julian Constantine
Who was the first Roman Emperor to come from Africa? Trajan Septimius Severus Antoninus Pius Elagabalus
Who was the first Roman Emperor? Claudius Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus
Who was the king of the Numidians defeated by Marius in 104 BC? Tacfarinas Gildo Hasdrubal Jugurtha
Who was the last king of Rome, deposed in 507 BC? Brutus Numa Pompilius Tarquinus Superbus Romulus
Who was the mother of Julius Caesar's son, Caesarion? Calpurnia Cornelia Clodia Cleopatra
Who was the mother and reputedly lover of the Emperor Nero, whom he eventually had killed? Octavia Agrippina Antonia Messalina
Who was the only Roman Emperor to abdicate voluntarily? Marcus Aurelius Diocletian Hadrian Constantine
Who was the principal goddess of ancient Rome and wife of Jupiter? Juno Venus Diana Hera
Who was the promiscuous daughter of Augustus whom he exiled to the tiny island of Pandateria? Livilla Julia Agrippina Antonia
Who was the promiscuous third wife of the Emperor Claudius? Messalina Agrippina Aelia Urgulanilla
Who was the rich friend of Augustus who patronized the great Roman poets Virgil and Horace? Apuleius Maecenas Agrippa Lepidus
Who was the Roman prefect of Judea from 26 to 36 AD? Vespasian Festus Pontius Pilate Herod
Who was the third wife of Augustus who reputedly murdered several of his heirs so her own son, Tiberius, could become Emperor? Livia Julia Octavia Scribonia
Who were Galba, Otho and Vitellius? Emperors Poets Actors Gladiators
Who were the two leaders of the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar? Harmodius and Aristogeiton Antony and Octavian Brutus and Cassius Pompey and Crassus
Who wrote a 142-book history of Rome from its foundation to his own time in the reign of Augustus? Dio Cassius Livy Tacitus Sallust
Who wrote the epic poem the Aeneid about the origins of Rome? Ovid Horace Juvenal Virgil
What is the meaning of the famous phrase uttered by Caesar at the Rubicon: "Alea iacta est"? This means war The die is cast Beyond the point of return Let the march commence
What was Caesar's welcome gift when he arrived in Alexandria harbour? 20 elephants Cleopatra's necklace A golden Nile ship The preserved head of Pompeius
With soldiers of which legion did Caesar cross the Rubicon? 20th legion 10th legion 13th legion 6th legion
What does SPQR stand for? Sub Primus Quaestor Restituto Senatus Populusque Romanus Sub Populus Quaestor Romanus Sic Placet Quirinus Rex
How many kings did Rome have? 12 3 None 7
According to legend, who led the coup against Roman king Tarquinius Superbus? Lucius Collatinus Lucius Junius Brutus Cassius Longinus Julius Caesar
Which naval battle in 31 BC sealed the fate of Marcus Antonius? Thapsos Alexandria Philippi Actium
What was the name of Marcus Brutus' wife (and Cato's daughter) who died after ingesting hot coals? Pompeia Livia Julia Porcia
Where did Cato commit suicide after the Battle of Thapsus against Caesar was lost? Caesarea Utica Hippo Regius Leptis Magna
Which magistrate could not leave Rome for the duration of his officium, and had to keep his house always open? Censor Praetor Tribune Consul
Who was the famous Roman oyster farmer of whom it was said that he invented the hypocaust? Crimas of Massilia Spurius Carvilius Ruga Sergius Orata Columella
What was the name for Roman apartment blocks? Reticulae Textoriae Dominia Insulae
What was the name of the festival of the purification of the trumpets? Robigala Amburbium Mercuriala Tubilustrium
The town of Tarentum was established by who? Sicilians Carthaginians Romans Greeks
Which one is NOT one of the seven Roman hills? Viminalis Sacratus Aventinus Esquilinus
Who defended Milo against the accusations of Clodius in 56 BC? Cicero Crassus Caesar Hortensius
Who is the rich Spaniard who became Caesar's trusted agent in Rome? Barbasso Hispaniolus Balbus Benissa
Whose was the grandiose theatre that was opened in 55 BC on the Campus Martius? Augustus Pompey Caesar Crassus
In what year did Cicero become consul? 63 BC 44 BC 100 BC 60 BC
What was Caesar's favorite elite legion? Legio I Germanica Legio IX Hispana Legio X Equestris Legio V Alaudae
Who was Cato's half-sister and lover of Caesar? Publicana Poppaea Terentia Servilia
In what town did Spartacus' revolt start? Corfinium Rome Mediolanum Capua
What was the "Tabularium"? Codex of all Roman laws Rome's National Archive Rome's prison A shopping street
Where was Cicero born? Capua Nola Praeneste Arpinum
How old was Caesar when he was killed? 65 50 40 55
What was the name of Cicero's slave who got his freedom in 53 BC? Tullius Crassipes Tiro Rufus
Which Roman emperor forbade gladiator fights? Constantine the Great Diocletianus Maximianus Augustus
What was the name of the Sassanid king who captured emperor Valerianus in 260 AD and kept him prisoner till his death? Shapur I Ardashir I Narseh I Bahram V
How old was Commodus when he succeeded his father Marcus Aurelius as Emperor? 33 16 19 23
The collection of laws established by Emperor Justinian are called what? Digesta Corpus iuris civilis Institutiones Novellae
What colour was the flag that was flying on the Janiculum Hill when a meeting of the Centuriata was being held? Green Blue Red Yellow
What was the "cloaca maxima"? The big bridge over the Tiber Rome's sewer system A hippodrome A religious rite
The Roman Republic was established in which year? 509 BC 476 BC 752 BC 322 BC
Where was Spartacus born? Gallia Thrace Bithynia Sicily
When did Sulla make himself a dictator? 83 BC 102 AD 44 BC 90 BC
What was the lowest public office in Rome? Quaestor Censor Proconsul Tribune
A consul was entitled to 12 lictors. How many did Sulla have? 10 Also 12 24 None
Which famous Roman had the nickname "adulescentulus carnifex"? Marius Sulla Crassus Pompeius
What happened on January 18th in the year 52 BC on the Via Appia? Cato's suicide Construction of a palace Clodius killed by Milo's mob Cicero killed
Which of these women was NOT one of Pompey's wives? Antistia Cornelia Octavia Julia
When was Cyprus annexed by Rome? 102 BC 42 BC 3 BC 58 BC
How many times was Pompey allowed to have a triumphal procession? 3 Never 5 1
What was the name of Caesar's first wife? Helena Julia Cornelia Servilia
During a triumph the triumphant Roman general had his head painted in what colour? Blue Red White Not painted at all
Who accidentally broke off the nose of the corpse of Alexander the Great in Egypt? Octavian Caesarea Antonius Brutus
What was the name of the son of Caesar and Cleopatra? Caesarion Ptolemaeus XIV Augustus Julianus
Who was the slave of Cicero of whom it is said that he invented a form of shorthand? Philemon Hermas Corbulo Tiro
Pompey married a daughter of Caesar. Who was she? Caesarea Calpurnia Flora Julia
What was the slave called who helped Roman politicians to remember the names of important people he met? Nomenclator Paedagogus Publicanus Omnipractor
What was a "gustatio" during a Roman meal? Benediction of the meal Food taster Appetizer Toast
How many of Spartacus' followers did Crassus crucify on the Via Appia? 1,700 6,000 15,000 10,000
What was the punishment for a Vestal virgin for breaking her vow of chastity? Beheading Drown in a sack Burned alive Buried alive
In the Roman month the Ides were on which day or days? The 10th day The 13th day The 15th day The 13th or the 15th day
What was the name of Julius Caesar's aunt who was married to Marius? Pomponia Lucia Julia Gratidia
What was Rome's most important legal work, edited in 450 BC? Leges XII Tabularum Leges Juliae Leges Liciniae Leges Romani
How did Tiberius Gracchus die? Lynched by senators Poisoned by his brother Drowned by a slave Got a roof tile on his head
What was the name of the haruspex who warned Caesar for the Ides of March? Torridus Tarchon Spurinna Endymion
What was the Latin name of the region of Rome? Lucania Tiberia Latium Campania
When did Caesar become consul for the first time? 59 BC 44 BC 100 BC 72 BC
When Rome was attacked by the Aequi tribe in 458 BC, who became Rome's dictator for just 16 days? Equitus Cincinnatus Pompilius Rutatus
When did Mithridates IV, king of Pontus, order to kill every Roman or Italian in Asia? 13 AD 102 BC 88 BC 23 AD
When was Sulla's law rescinded which forbade tribunes to hold other offices? 44 BC 75 BC 12 BC 80 AD
Who reintroduced the punishment of "decimatio" when 2 of his legions, against orders, started a battle with Spartacus? Lepidus Pompeius Caesar Crassus
The Asian king who was said to have been the lover of Julius Caesar was who? Polemon II Attalus III Nicomedes IV Mithridates IV
What was the surname of Cicero's old school friend Titus Pomponius? Atticus Metellus Gallicus Graecus
What is the Latin name for the public identification and official condemnation of enemies of the State? Proscriptio Interventus Condemnatio Praemunitio
Where in 321 BC was a Roman army forced into a humiliating surrender by the Samnites? Trasimene Lake Pontine Marshes Caudine Forks Flanks of the Vesuvius
When was the start of caesar's Gallic war? 58 BC 60 BC 50 BC 44 BC
The Sibilline Books were kept in the temple of which god or gods? Castor and Pollux Vesta Mars Jupiter
What was the name of the fortified place where in 52 BC Vercingetorix was beleaguered and finally taken prisoner? Vesontio Alesia Bibracte Avaricum
How did Vercingetorix die? Drowned in the Rhône Killed by an uncle Strangled in Rome Died in battle
How many deaths did the conquest of Gaul by Caesar cost? 1,000,000 120,000 250,000 80,000
What is the name of a satire fragment by Petronius in which a lavish dinner party is described? Ennius' libation Ascyltus' orgy Dinner at Trimalchio Encolpius' symposium
Who was the Quaestor who, after the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC, led 10.000 surviving soldiers back to safety? Helvidius Priscus Marcus Metellus Cassius Longinus Lucius Saturninus
In 169 BC a special Roman law forbade a special kind of meat to be served at dinners. What was it? Dormice Swan wings Peacock tongues Foxes
Who was the censor in 92 BC who shed tears at the death of a fish, his favourite lamprey? Aculeo Crassus Sergius Orata Marcus Curius
What was a Roman soldier's Pugio? Dagger Sword Belt Helmet
Which is NOT a type of Roman armor? Hamata Manica Lituus Segmentata
According to Suetonius who found Claudius hiding behind the curtains? Seneca Centurion Praetorian Guard Mesalina
During the Imperatorial era who had a habit of "falling ill" before a battle? Brutus Octavian Antony Lepidus
Where did Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa die? Neapolis Mediolanum Campania Rome
Who said: "Quintili Vare, Legiones Redde!" Tiberius Drusus Augustus Germanicus
Who was not one of Vespasian's children? Titus Flavius Domitianus Titus Flaviius Vespasianus Flavia Domitilla Minor Flavia Julia Titi
Which god/goddess appears most on Domitian's coinage? Minerva Jupiter Mars Vesta
What is the diameter of the Pantheon's dome? 43.3 meters 25.2 meters 10.4 meters 50.5 meters
Which future Emperor spent time with Tiberius on the island of Capri? Nero Vespasian Claudius Caligula
What was Caligula's real name? Marcus Antylius Gaius Lucius
The Tarpeian Rock is found on which Roman hill? Viminal Capitoline Palatine Aventine
Hercules killed Cacus for stealing Geryon's cattle on which Roman hill? Viminal Aventine Capitoline Quirinal
How old was Augustus when he died? 55 40 75 60
While listening to the first recital of the Aeneid who fainted? Octavia Julia Antonia Octavian
Where did Germanicus die? Antioch Germania Athens Rome
Where was the historian Josephus from? Tyre Jerusalem Rome Athens
What was granted to those who completed their term serving as an auxilary soldier ? Citizenship Triumph Horse Laurel wreath
Who was the Roman god/godess of money? Saturn Isis Moneta Concordia
What is the Roman name for a four horse chariot? Quirinal Quadrigatus Quadriga Quinarius
Who was the first Roman to issue coins with his own portrait? Marcus Brutus Augustus Julius Caesar Marcus Antonius
Cicero's "Philippics" were speeches against whom? Julius Caesar Marcus Lepidus Octavian Marcus Antonius
Who did Caligula have murdered because he wore a beautiful purple cloak? Jugertha Polemo Drusus Ptolemy of Numidia
What was the name of Caligula's horse? Incitatus Quadrigatus Pyrrhus Apollodorus
How many men named Brutus were involved in the assassination of Caesar? 2 1 3 0
Where was Mark Antony's will kept in Rome? Temple of Vesta In his home Temple of Saturn Temple of Jupiter
How did Maxentius die? Strangled Old age Drowned Stabbed
What does the word "(H)arena" literally mean in Latin? Sports venue Sand Blood Death
Trajan's column depicts which military campaign? Gallic Thracian Parthian Dacian
Which Emperor was assassinated while urinating on a road near Carrhae? Caracalla Commodus Valerian Galerius
Which Emperor ordered a statue of himself erected in the Jewish Temple? Nero Caligula Pontius Pilate Augustus
Which Emperor did the Apostle Paul appeal to? Augustus Nero Tiberius Claudius
On what part of the body would a soldier put "Caligae"? Feet Head Shoulders Hands
What is a "Balteus"? Belt Blanket Sandals Socks
Who found Remus & Romulus being suckled by the she-wolf? Mars Tarquinus Faustulus Superbus
Who was Remus & Romulus' mother? Rhea Silvia Lucilla Juno Venus
What was the German chieftan Hermann's Roman name? Flavius Marcus Antonius Arminius
What was the name of the Gallic leader that Caesar defeated in the Battle of Alesia? Drahefex Faulus Crotaxea Vercingetorix
What does P in S.P.Q.R. stand for? Populus Para Pontifex Popo
Complete the statement: “All roads lead to ___”? Legion Caesar Power Rome
What was the name of the first ecumenical council convened in Bithynia, attended by Emperor Constantine? Council of Adrianople Council of Nicaea Council of Constantinople Council of Rome
What does “Circus” mean in Rome? Chariot racetrack Big tent Laughter Circumference
When did Romans utter the following: "Ubi tu Gaius, ego Gaia”? Victory Marriage Defeat Funeral
What was the name of the multi-storied buildings that housed most of urban citizens of Rome? Villa Insula Taberna Apartimentus
Marian Reforms aimed at which aspect of Roman life? Religious Economic Social Military
What is a galea? Gallows Roman helmet Galaxy Sandals
Who was the first emperor of Flavian dynasty? Vitellius Titus Nero Vespasian
Which Greek inventor was said to be killed by Roman soldiers while drawing circles? Anaximander Archimedes Pythagoras Thales
Which of these battles was NOT a victory for Hannibal? Lake Trasimene Cannae Lake Ticinus Ilipa
Which of these was NOT a sister of Caligula? Agrippina the Younger Julia Livilla Drusilla Sulpicia
Who was Aeneas’ divine adversary in the "Aeneid”? Vulcan Venus Juno Jupiter
How did Poppaea Sabina die? Set on fire Strangled Thrown from Tarpeian rock Kicked to death
How did Cleopatra die? Poison Stabbed Strangled Beaten with chairs
How many murex shells were required to create enough dye for a toga’s hem? 1,000 100 100,000 10,000
What kind of toga was worn by a triumphant general? Picta Recta Candida Tributa
What kind of toga was plain white? Virilis Praetexta Pulla Picta
To what island did a bitter Tiberius retire for life? Tiber Pandateria Capri Rhodes
For what were Numidian soldiers famous? Slingers Cavalry Siege warfare Archers
What animal’s name did Caligula forbid to be said in his presence? Horse Vulture Wolf Goat
What letter did a Roman senator try to forbid from Latin? W J Z Y
What place was the term Romans used for the farthest place imaginable? Tomis Ultima Thule Babylon Sarmizegethusa
What double-crossing Sabine King did Tullus Hostilius have drawn and quartered? Mettius Fufetius Titus Tatius Numa Pompilius Ancus Martius
In what room of the house would a Roman dine? Atrium Peristylium Cubiculum Triclinium
Which of these was a name for a Roman meal? Triclinium Mulsum Cena Mulsa
Which building in the Roman Forum had originally been a water cistern? Temple of Concord Tullianum Curia Hostilia Regia
During which of these months would the Ides fall on the 15th? November January June October
What did the Romans call the slave of a slave? Vicarius Nomenclator Vilicus Pessimus
Where would a Roman typically begin his bath? Frigidarium Laconicum Tepidarium Caldarium
In what month would Romans celebrate the Megalensia? May April June March
What did the Romans call the act of freeing a slave? Egalitas Libertas Romanitas Manumissio
What did the Romans call a traveling carriage with four wheels? Cisia Quadriga Carrus Raeda
What did Roman women call a brassiere? Strophium Subligaculum Fibula Zona
In what room of a Roman house would one find the lararium? Cubiculum Culina Latrina Atrium
On what day of the month was interest from debts due? Nones pridie Kalends Ides Kalends
What did a Roman do in an apodyterium? Buy olive oil Steam bath Purchase books Change clothes
What week-long festival in December saw slaves and masters trade places? Consualia Saturnalia Bona Dea Divalia
What was the lowest throw in the game of knucklebones? Venus Senio Dog Vulture
What patrician marriage involved a cake made of spelt? Coemptio Usus Contubernium Confarreatio
What slave accompanied children to school? Verna Paedagogus Atriensis Vilicus
What job would be considered beneath the dignity of a Roman citizen? Judge Vinter Farmer Doctor
What did the Romans call an empty grave for an unrecovered body? Cenotaphium Funus Sarcophagus Sepulchrum
For what god were the Salii responsible for worshipping? Mars The emperors Quirinus Collinus
What did the Romans call a stepmother? Vitrica Matertera Noverca Privigna
What did the Romans call the senior centurion in a legion? Primus ordinis Primus miles Dux Primus pilus
How many wives did Caesar have? 4 3 1 2
Name the cloak worn by augurs. Trabea Paenula Paludamentum Lacerna
What did the Romans call honeyed wine? Posca Mustum Mulsa Mulsum
Whose altar in the Forum Romanum was restored by Augustus and Domitian? Castor's Vulcan's Vesta's Saturn's
What happened on a dies lustricus? A child is given a name Crucifixion of runaway slaves Scourging of thieves Vesta's sacred fire relit
What did the Romans call a litter carried by mules? Basterna Carpentum Petoritum Lectica
What did a Roman soldier call his personal pack of supplies? Sarcina Paludamentum Impedimenta Galea
Who dealt with legal cases in which one party was foreign? Praetor laticlavus Praetor barbaratus Praetor urbanus Praetor peregrinus
What gladiator fought with a net and trident? Tiro Retiarius Dimachaerius Murmillo
What sort of bread did Roman soldiers eat? Sordidus Rusticus Plebeius Castriensis
What did the Romans call a stitched book? Umbillicus Codex Palimpsest Volumen
In the auxilaries of the army, who were the slingers? Calones Pedites Sagittarii Funditores
What was the praefectus annonae in charge of keeping? Grain supply Public works Water supply Roads
What was the eagle standard bearer of a legion called? Vexilifer Aquilifer Lucifer Mammifer
What was the name of the meal shared by mourners? Ustrina Cena sordida Conclamatio Silicernium
Whom or what did the Romans honor in February during the Fornacalia? The moon The dead Ovens Archways
Whose baths were the southernmost in Rome? Diocletian's Caracalla's Nero's Trajan's
What happened in an ustrina? Bodies were burned Prisoners were executed Bathers were massaged The bulla was dedicated
What was a delator in ancient Rome? A slow-poke A state informer A hangman A spelling teacher
What Roman festival involved walking barefoot, spitting black beans, and clanging bronze pots? Fordicidia Poplifugia Lemuria Ambarvalia
How long was a Roman mile? 1968 yards (1800 m) 1531 yards (1400 m) 1618 yards (1500 m) 1750 yards (1600 m)
What type of armor was made from rings of iron or bronze? Fabricata Hamata Segmentata Squamata
Which of the following branches of the gens Cornelia was plebeian? Rufini Dolabellae Maluginenses Scipiones
What color of wig was worn by actors playing the role of a young man? Red Black Blond Brown
What hill in Rome was named for the osiers that grow there? Oppian Caelian Velian Viminal
What king of Rome was hit and killed by a bolt of lightning? Tarquin II Tarquin I Tullus Hostilius Numa
Upon what hill had Remus tried to found his new city? Aventine Viminal Capitoline Palatine
What tyrant usurped his brother's throne in Alba Longa? Amulius Numitor Titus Tatius Mettius Fufetius
Who was raped by Sextus Tarquinius? Lucretia Verginia Claudia Octavia
Who carried the fasces to symbolize the power of kings and consuls? Lictors Pro-consuls Tribunes Praetorian guard
Which emperor was the earliest? Constantine Caligula Claudius Commodus
What public official was allowed to veto laws? Tribune Quaestor Praetor Aedile
After what battle did Caesar say, "hoc voluerunt"? Munda Philippi Pharsalus Actium
Whose assassination was the immediate cause of the Social War? Marius Sulla Lepidus Livius Drusus
Where did Pyrrhus of Epirus finally meet defeat by the Romans? Beneventum Ostia Heraclea Brundisium
What poet was banished to Tomis in 8 AD? Vergil Juvenal Horace Ovid
Who was the last member of the Severan dynasty? Elagabalus Caracalla Geta Alexander Severus
Who bought the emperorship at an auction? Didius Julianus Septimius Severus Pescennius Niger Sulpicianus
What law gave Pompey command against the pirates? Lex Pompeia Lex Canuleia Lex Claudia Lex Gabinia
What year marked the destruction of Carthage and Corinth? 129 BC 146 BC 146 AD 69 BC
At what battle in 169 BC was Perseus of Macedon defeated? Pydna Apuani Magnesia Baecula
Which king began building Rome's sewer? Tarquin I Numa Ancus Martius Romulus
What was the span of years between elections of the censors? 5 3 1 2
Who drove her chariot over her father's dead body? Tanaquil Octavia Tullia Julia
Who had his wife put to death? Trajan Augustus Constantine Diocletian
What member of the imperial family did Sejanus try to marry? Agrippina the Elder Livilla Drusilla Agrippina the Younger
Who referred to Caligula as a Ulysses in petticoats? Claudia Livia Drusilla Messalina
In what province was Cicero proconsul? Epirus Cilicia Armenia Cappadocia
From what culture did the Romans borrow the custom of gladiator fights? Carthaginians Etruscans Greeks Latins
Who was Licinius' co-emperor? Carcalla Constantine Maximian Valetinian I
Who was the first king of Rome? Tullus Hostilius Numa Remus Romulus
Who was the sixth king of Rome? Tarquin I Tarquin II Servius Tullius Titus Tatius
What historian wrote a work about the lives and customs of the Germans? Tacitus Livy Suetonius Pliny the Younger
Who were the firemen of Rome? Praetorian guard Vicomagistri Vigiles Aediles
Who was the father of Hannibal Barca? Herulus Hamilcar Tridates Hasrubal
Who forced Romulus Augustulus into retirement in 476 AD? Attila the Hun Gaeseric Odovacer Ricimer
What emperor banned mimes from performing in public? Hadrianus Tiberius Augustus Domitianus
Whose accomplishments are detailed in the Res Gestae? Aurelian Trajan Augustus Claudius
Under what emperor were the last persecutions of the Christians? Aurelian Gordian Diocletian Constantine
In what region did Crassus die while trying to conquer it? Armenia Parthia Syria Cappadocia
Attila attacked Italy to demand the hand of this sister of Valentinian III. Placidia Eudoxia Olympia Honoria
Who was the mother of Elagabalus? Julia Maesa Julia Domna Julia Mamaea Julia Soaemias
Who was NOT emperor in 238 AD? Gordian I Maximinus Thrax Trebonianus Pupienus
What Roman god was associated with the eagle and thunderbolts? Jupiter Neptune Pluto Apollo
What Carthaginian queen fell madly in love with Aeneas? Thebe Jocasta Dido Amata
Whose breastplate sported the head of Medusa? Minerva Bellona Mars Caesar
What emperor was called the Greekling? Antoninus Pius Nerva Hadrian Trajan
How many emperors were in the Flavian dynasty? 3 5 4 2
What toga was worn by Roman magistrates and aristocratic boys? Praetexta Picta Pura Pulla
Which was NOT one of the chariot racing factions? Reds Greens Whites Blacks
Whose duties were mainly judicial in nature? Praetor Aedile Quaestor Consul
During which Roman month was it considered unlucky to marry? September October Maius Aprilis
What color was a bride's veil? Black Purple Flame colored White
At what wacky Roman holiday would you throw live fish onto a fire? Neptunalia Vulcanalia Juturnalia Piscalia
To what goddess was the peacock sacred? Venus Ceres Diana Juno
After the rape of the Sabines, who received the most beautiful woman? Aulus Hostilius Romulus Titus Tatius Thalassius
What sort of toga would be worn by a triumphant general? Praetexta Picta Sordida Pulla
Which office had the most lictors? Dictator Consul Censor Master of the horse
Who first served as consul with Lucius Junius Brutus? Collatinus Aufidius Sextus Tarquinius Poplicola
Whose soldiers were mockingly called mules? Pompey Caesar Sulla Marius
To indicate years, what abbreviation did the ancient Romans use? BCE and CE AD and BC RC AUC
What was thrown at Roman weddings, similar to throwing rice? Nuts Cinders Dried pomegranate seeds Flowers
In 72 BC, what Roman rebel was assassinated in Spain? Cinna Spartacus Variathus Sertorius
Who murdered his own brother in front of his mother at a supposed peace talk? Caracalla Nero Commodus Domitian
Who said he had found Rome a city of brick and left her clothed in marble? Augustus Nero Sulla Caesar
What king of Rome destroyed Alba Longa? Numa Pompilius Tarquin II Romulus Tullus Hostilius
At what battle did the Parthians capture several Roman standards in 53 BC? Arausio Carrhae Ausculum Cannae
Who was the nymph advisor of Numa Pompilius? Egeria Tatia Hersilia Tullia
What king of Rome built the port city of Ostia? Tarquin II Tarquin I Romulus Ancus Martius
Who was assassinated by the sons of Ancus Martius? Servius Tullius Tarquinius Superbus Tarquinius Priscus Ancus Martius
Who was poisoned by fumes from a brazier in his tent? Valentinian III Jovian Anthemius Gratian
Who died from an illness linked to eating too much Alpine cheese? Antoninus Pius Hadrian Marcus Aurelius Trajan
To what king of Clusium did Tarquin II go after he had been dethroned? Harpocration Aeneas Rutillius Gallicus Lars Porsenna
Who was the son of Trebonianus Gallus? Aemilian Hostilian Decius Volusianus
What hero defeated the Curiatii triplets during the battle between Rome and Alba Longa? Claudius Horatius Tullus Hostilius Porsenna
Who was tortured and beheaded by Ricimer while returning from Gaul in 461 AD? Majorian Olybrius Severus III Anthemius
Other than Capri, where else did Tiberius go to escape from Rome for a while? Naxos Sicily Crete Rhodes
Who sacrificed himself after an oracle said that Rome must throw into a chasm that which she held most dear? Spurius Furius Marcus Curtius Poplicola Camillus
To what king of Rome did the Sibyl sell her books of prophecies? Servius Tullius Tarquin II Ancus Martius Tarquin I
What wicked king of Alba Longa tried to betray Rome during the war with the Fidenates? Mettius Fufetius Numitor Spurius Furius Amulius
How many times did the emperor Carinus marry? 3 7 4 9
Who defeated Attilla the Hun in 451 AD at the Catalunian Fields? Valentinian Avitus Valentinian II Aetius
What island did Rome NOT receive after the First Punic War? Crete Corsica Sicily Sardinia
What king of Rome established the census? Ancus Martius Numa Pompilius Servius Tullius Tarquin II
Who shaved off half his beard to satisfy the whim of a woman from Smyrna? Commodus Diocletian Antoninus Pius Lucius Verus
During whose reign was Jesus of Nazareth crucified? Claudius Tiberius Augustus Caligula
What emperor saw more of the empire than any other? Marcus Aurelius Trajan Augustus Hadrian
Who was NOT a husband of Fulvia? Claudius Marcellus Major Publius Clodius Pulcher Marcus Antonius Gaius Scribonius Curio
Who was murdered by having roof tiles pelted on his head? Lucullus Gaius Marius Saturninus Sicinus
Who captured the city of Syracuse in 211 BC despite Archimedes' clever defenses? P. Cornelius Scipio G. Fabius Maximus Cunctator Claudius Marcellus Q. Fabius Maximus
In what province did Caesar cry in front of a statue of Alexander the Great? Macedonia Greece Egypt Spain
Who was defeated at the battle of Pydna? Antiochus III Philip V Hannibal Perseus
The Burgundian prince Gundobad nominated what man to be his puppet-emperor? Orestes Glycerius Anthemius Julius Nepos
Who put his son to death for disobedience to demonstrate his stern reputation? Manlius Torquatus Tiberius Augustus Julius Caesar
What king of Rome was the husband of Tanaquil? Tarquin I Tarquin II Ancus Martius Tullus Hostilius
What ambassador's stained toga caused a war? App. Claudius Caecus Pontus Cominius L. Licinius Lucullus Lucius Posthumius
Under what emperor did the empire reach its greatest extent? Claudius Hadrian Marcus Aurelius Trajan
To what group did the frugal Vespasian deny a special fund for shoes? Gladiators The firemen The Praetorian Guard The lictors
How many Vestal virgins did Domitian punish for breaking their vows? 3 6 5 4
What Roman matron famously called her sons her jewels? Cornelia Tanaquil Livia Rhea Silvia
What capital city of Dacia did Trajan capture? Ctesiphon Selinus Sarmizegethusa Tapae
Who became consul upon his birth? Commodus Eugenius Honorius Gratian
What brave girl led captives across the Tiber back into Rome? Cloelia Tullia Hersilia Egeria
Who was defeated and killed in 340 AD at Aquileia? Constans Gratian Constantius II Constantine II
What nearly blind emperor was secretly killed by Marcus Aper? Numerian Probus Carus Carinus
How many handfuls of dirt was considered enough for a ceremonial burial? 3 1 2 5
About how many millions of gallons of water were brought daily to Rome via her aqueducts? 222 620 427 125
What group of priests was in charge of the worship of Quirinus? Salii Collini Flamines Fratres arvales Fetiales
What group of committee elected the minor offices of the cursus honorum? Comitia centuriata Comitia plebiscita The Senate Comitia tributa
For what architectural form is the Pantheon known? Flying buttresses Arch Dome Columns
What was the standard width of a Roman road? 15 feet (4.6 m) 20 feet (6.1 m) 10 feet (3 m) 25 feet (7.6 m)
Who would typically wear a paludamentum? Senators Boys Generals Women
What was sold at the Forum Holitorium? Cattle Vegetables Slaves Spices
What was the official mourning period for a widow of a wealthy Roman? Three months One year Nine weeks Ten months
What aspect of Roman life did Apicius choose to write about? Latin grammar Law Architecture Cooking
Who banished the Egyptian cults? Augustus Tiberius Claudius Caligula
According to Pliny the Elder, how was an entire Spanish city destroyed? Rabbits undermined the city Wild boars overran the city Ostriches profaned the temple A two-headed lamb was born
According to Roman law, whose testimony could only be obtained under torture? Women Prisoners of war Slaves Tax collectors
Where would a Roman use a strigil? The baths The market The theater A temple
Who established the first public library in Rome? Julius Caesar Maecenas Lucullus Asinius Pollio
Which of the following did the Romans NOT eat? Plums Pumpkins Cabbage Corn (maize)
What did the Romans call the gods of the cupboards? Manes Lares Animae Penates
What color shoes did a senator wear? White Red Black Purple
Which magistrate had the power to expel a senator from the senate? Tribune Consul Censor Praetor
What was a freed slave given as a sign of liberty? A cap A crown A toga A ring
Where would a Roman wear the cinctus Gabinus? At the baths In a law court In a temple Public granaries
Who was the female poet during the age of Augustus whose works survived? Sappho Pudentilla Livia Sulpicia
What was a palaestra at the public baths used for? Swimming pool Sports and exercise A sauna Massages
Who built Rome's first aqueduct? Appius Claudius Caecus C. Flaminius M. Agrippa Q. Marcius
In a comedy, what would a character wearing a red wig be portraying? A soldier A mother A father A slave
In Ovid's "Amores", who is his love interest? Corinna Cynthia Lesbia Delia
What did Cato swear to do so long as Caesar's tyranny continued? To eat seated To abstain from wine Not to bathe Not to shave
Which of these is NOT one of the five Good Emperors? Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Vitellius Hadrian
What is the correct order of the systems of government in Rome? monarchy, empire, republic monarchy, republic, empire empire, republic, monarchy republic, monarchy, empire
By what name were the emperors of Rome's first dynasty known? Caesarians Julio-Claudians Antonines Flavians
By crossing this, Hannibal surprised the Romans when he invaded Italy. Alps Straits of Messina Rubicon Hadrian's wall
Into how many parts did Julius Caesar say all Gaul was divided? 2 4 5 3
What priests did the Romans hunt down for practicing human sacrifice? The Magi The Essenes The druids The Gauls
Who famously uttered the phrase, "vae victis"? Sulla Brennus Alaric Gaiseric
Which wife of Augustus accompanied their daughter Julia into exile? Livia Pompeia Scribonia Octavia
What general defeated the pirates on Crete in 68-67 BC, and earned the name "Creticus"? Manlius Mettius Mummius Metellus
In what year did the Romans ban the rites of Bacchus from Rome and Italy? 216 BC 306 BC 266 BC 186 BC
What war ended after the battle at the Aegates Islands? 4th Macedonian War 2nd Mithridatic War 1st Punic War 3rd Samnite War
What punishment did Rome's last king have to suffer? Imprisonment Exile Beheading Walking under the yoke
Who sent Sophonisba poison so that she would not be captured alive? Hasdrubal Hannibal Syphax Masinissa
Who was Caesar's master of the horse? Brutus Cicero Aulus Hirtius Marc Antony
What general defeated Boudicca and her army? Agricola Paulinus Classicianus Cerialis
What Roman general was captured by the Carthaginians during the 1st Punic War? Vulso Claudius Duilius Regulus
What emperor earned the title of Gothicus after winning the battle of Naissus? Claudius II Aurelian Decius Septimius Severus
What mission were the decemviri given in 451 BC? Write a code of laws Reform the army Restore the temples Take a census
Whose arch in Rome has a depiction of a menorah? Septimius Severus' Titus' Augustus' Nero's
Who was the Roman god of landmarks and boundaries? Terminus Vicinius Pales Finishus
Spot the incorrect pairing of ancient province to its modern name. Asia: China Gallia: France Hispania: Spain Britannia: England
What heroic Roman burned off his right hand to prove his bravery? Horatius Cocles Cloelia Licinius Dexter Mucius Scaevola
In what city did Septimius Severus die? Camulodunum Aquae Sulis Londinium Eboracum
What Roman general refused the bribes of the Samnites? Scipio Barbartus Curius Dentatus Decius Mus Fabius Rullianus
What trapped general was spared by Viriathus in 141 BC in return for a treaty? Q. Caecilius Metellus D. Junius Brutus Fabius Maximus Servillianus Servilius Caepio
What city was razed to the ground in 146, the same year as Carthage? Pergamum Thebes Athens Corinth
At what battle did Castor and Pollux allegedly aid the Romans? Mons Algidus Allia River Cremera Lake Regillus
What was the ancile, which supposedly fell from the sky at the feet of Numa? A statue A helmet A shield A spear
Put these Spanish battles from the Second Punic War in chronological order. Cartagena, Baecula, Ilipa Baecula, Cartagena, Ilipa Ilipa, Baecula, Cartagena Baecula, Ilipa, Cartagena
Which of the following emperors of 238 AD ruled the shortest? Gordian II Gordian III Maximinius Thrax Pupienus
Who married the Visigoth Ataulf, then the emperor Constantius III? Justina Theodora Valentiniana Galla Placidia
With which Jewish princess did Titus fall in love? Berenice Mahalath Ruth Sophonisba
Who claimed that the divine Romulus had visited him and said he should be king? Julius Proculus Spurius Tarpeius Titus Tatius Numa Pompilius
At what naval battle of 36 BC did Agrippa defeat Sextus Pompey? Thapsus Naulochus Actium Munda
What Corinthian was the father of Tarquinius Priscus? Dionysius Diogenes Lucomo Demaratus
Which law restricted women's property and the amount of wealth they could display? Lex Oppia Lex Ogulnia Lex Gabinia Lex Julia
Which of the following did NOT receive the spolia opima? C. Marcius Coriolanus A. Cornelius Cossus M. Claudius Marcellus Romulus
Which Roman general drove out the Gauls led by Brennus? Marcellus Scipio Scapula Corvus Camillus
What man was the father of the last emperor of the west? Glycerius Olybrius Ricimer Orestes
This father-in-law of Caracalla conspired against him and was executed for it. Macrinus Plautianus Cleander Papinianus
What slave woman was the mother of Servius Tullius? Tanaquil Hersilia Tullia Ocrisia
Which of the following is NOT associated with Roman names? Cognomen Agnomen Praenomen Numen
What did the Romans call the hole in the roof of the atrium? Impluvium Compluvium Oculus Fenestra