The questions
- 1
According to legend, which twins founded Rome?
- Apollo and Artemis
- Castor and Pollux
- Hansel and Gretel
- Romulus and Remus
Answer: Romulus and Remus
- 2
Which animal looked after Romulus and Remus in the legend?
- A bear
- A lioness
- A she-wolf
- An eagle
Answer: A she-wolf
- 3
What was the giant arena in Rome where gladiators fought?
- The Acropolis
- The Colosseum
- The Pantheon
- The Parthenon
Answer: The Colosseum
- 4
What language did the ancient Romans speak?
- Greek only
- Italian
- Latin
- Spanish
Answer: Latin
- 5
What was the leader of the Roman Empire called?
- A king of Greece
- A pharaoh
- A sultan
- An emperor
Answer: An emperor
- 6
Who was the first Roman emperor?
- Augustus
- Constantine
- Julius Caesar
- Nero
Answer: Augustus
- 7
Which famous Roman leader was killed on the Ides of March?
- Augustus
- Hadrian
- Julius Caesar
- Nero
Answer: Julius Caesar
- 8
What did Romans build to carry water to their cities?
- Aqueducts
- Canals of gold
- Pyramids
- Windmills
Answer: Aqueducts
- 9
What were Roman soldiers called?
- Knights
- Legionaries
- Samurai
- Vikings
Answer: Legionaries
- 10
Which wall did the Romans build across northern Britain?
- Hadrian's Wall
- The Berlin Wall
- The Great Wall
- The Wall of Troy
Answer: Hadrian's Wall
- 11
Which town was buried by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79?
- Athens
- Florence
- Pompeii
- Venice
Answer: Pompeii
- 12
What were fighters in the arena called?
- Gladiators
- Knights
- Ninjas
- Pirates
Answer: Gladiators
- 13
What did rich Romans wear?
- A kilt
- A kimono
- A toga
- Jeans
Answer: A toga
- 14
How did the Romans write the number 12?
- 1100
- 12
- IIX
- XII
Answer: XII
- 15
What was a Roman public bath called?
- Circus
- Forum
- Thermae
- Villa
Answer: Thermae
- 16
What was the Roman market and meeting place called?
- The arena
- The forum
- The mall
- The temple
Answer: The forum
- 17
What was the Circus Maximus used for?
- Chariot races
- Clowns and acrobats
- Football
- Swimming
Answer: Chariot races
- 18
Which month is named after Julius Caesar?
- January
- July
- June
- March
Answer: July
- 19
Which Roman god gave his name to the month of March?
- Jupiter
- Mars
- Mercury
- Neptune
Answer: Mars
- 20
What did Romans build that we still drive on in some places?
- Airports
- Motorways with lights
- Straight roads
- Train tracks
Answer: Straight roads
- 21
Which river runs through Rome?
- The Danube
- The Seine
- The Thames
- The Tiber
Answer: The Tiber
- 22
"All roads lead to ..." which city?
- Athens
- London
- Paris
- Rome
Answer: Rome
