Roman culture and it's legacy quiz
1. Which civilization heavily influenced Roman culture?
a) Greek
b) Egyptian
c) Mesopotamian
d) Chinese
2. What was the official language of the Roman Empire?
a) Greek
b) Latin
c) Hebrew
d) Aramaic
3. What is the name of the famous Roman public space that hosted events such as chariot races and gladiator fights?
a) Colosseum
b) Pantheon
c) Forum
d) Basilica
4. Who was the first emperor of Rome?
a) Julius Caesar
b) Augustus
c) Nero
d) Constantine
5. Which architectural structure is considered one of the greatest achievements of Roman engineering?
a) Hadrian's Wall
b) Pont du Gard
c) The Parthenon
d) The Great Pyramid of Giza
6. What is the term used to describe the peace and stability that existed within the Roman Empire?
a) Pax Romana
b) Pax Britannica
c) Pax Americana
d) Pax Sinica
7. Which Roman emperor famously persecuted Christians?
a) Julius Caesar
b) Augustus
c) Nero
d) Constantine
8. What is the most famous Roman contribution to law?
a) The Twelve Tables
b) The Magna Carta
c) The Bill of Rights
d) The Code of Hammurabi
9. Who wrote the famous epic poem "The Aeneid"?
a) Virgil
b) Ovid
c) Horace
d) Pliny the Younger
10. What caused the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD?
a) Barbarian invasions
b) Economic collapse
c) Internal conflicts
d) All of the above
Answers:
1. a) Greek
2. b) Latin
3. c) Forum
4. b) Augustus
5. b) Pont du Gard
6. a) Pax Romana
7. c) Nero
8. a) The Twelve Tables
9. a) Virgil
10. d) All of the above