Ancient Rome Interesting Facts! Quiz

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    The Ancient Romans used horses and chariots? 

    • True
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Did you know that Rome had Kings long before it started having emperors? The Ancient Romans were very good when it came to architecture, such that most of their buildings are still standing tall. Tourists have traveled far and wide to get a glimpse of how the Romans lived. See how much you know about this great empire by taking the interesting trivia.

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  • 2. 

    Ancient Romans wore Clothing called a Toga or a Tunic.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Ancient Romans indeed wore clothing called a toga or a tunic. The toga was a large, loose-fitting garment made of wool and was worn by Roman citizens for formal occasions. On the other hand, the tunic was a simpler, shorter garment that was worn by both men and women on a daily basis. These clothing items were an integral part of Roman culture and were used to denote social status and identity.

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  • 3. 

     Powerful kings of Ancient Rome had many wives.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Kings could have as many wives as they wished as long as he treated them equally

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  • 4. 

    Pegasus was a god.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Pegasus was the winged horse that could fly. He helped Hercules on his many deadly adventures.

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    Poor Romans lived in tiny huts with no more than 2 rooms.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that poor Romans lived in small huts with a maximum of 2 rooms. This implies that their living conditions were cramped and lacked space. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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    Ancient Romans didn't have a hierarchy.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Ancient Romans didn't have a hierarchy" is false. The ancient Roman society had a well-defined hierarchical structure. At the top of the hierarchy were the emperor and the ruling elite, followed by the senatorial class, equestrians, and common citizens. Slaves occupied the lowest position in the social hierarchy. This hierarchical structure was essential for maintaining social order and control in ancient Rome.

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    The ancient Romans ate Almonds.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    True the Ancient Romans ate many foods such as almonds, Beef, pork, fish, carrots, pears, apples and mushrooms.

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  • 8. 

    All Roman gods have the same names as planets.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False Juno is not a planet nor is Dianna, Minerva, Vista, Bacchus, Vulcan, Cupid, Orpheus, or Hercules.

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    Apollo was the messenger of the gods.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False Mercury was the messenger of the gods

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    The Roman army used bronze for only their weapons and army.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Romans used bronze extensively for everything from statues to pots and piping and everything in between.

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