1.
The Romans built the most advanced society in the ancient world and famously invented the following:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
Plumbing (known as Aquaducts)
E. 
All of the above and more.
2.
The Greeks were enjoying hot water baths long before the Romans even thought of plumbing as an invention?
3.
How did the Romans get water supplied to the city?
A. 
B. 
C. 
Directly from the river Tiber
D. 
4.
How did the ancient Roman army use tortoises?
A. 
The 'tortoise' was a name for the way they used their shields.
B. 
C. 
They used the shells as soup bowls. For eating.
5.
What year did Mount Vesuvius erupt?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
6.
In what way was Pompeii like many other major Roman cities?
A. 
B. 
It had temples to Roman Gods such as Apollo
C. 
It had a forum where politics and business were carried out
D. 
E. 
7.
What two major crops were grown in the rich soil near the city of Pompeii?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
8.
What work of Roman engineering was important in allowing the Roman Army to protect such a large Empire?
A. 
Miles of Aqueducts leading into Rome
B. 
C. 
D. 
9.
What was the armor that the Roman soldiers wore made of?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
10.
The main division of the Roman army was around 5400 soldiers. What was this division called?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
11.
What type of entertainment did the Romans attend at the Colosseum?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
What architectural feature did the Romans use to make their constructions such as bridges and the colosseum strong?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
13.
Roman numerals were used by the Ancient Romans as their numbering system. We still use them sometimes today.
14.
What was the name of the large stadium in the city of Rome where chariot races were held?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
15.
Who often paid for the games and entertainment in Ancient Rome?
A. 
The poor people did in order to try and impress the rich
B. 
The government did with taxes from the poor
C. 
The wealthy citizens of Rome, so they would be popular with the people.
D. 
16.
In the Colosseum, who had to sit or stand at the back, near the top of the stadium?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
17.
Where did the colosseum get its name?
A. 
From the most famous gladiator of the day
B. 
From the emperor who built it
C. 
From the architect who designed it
D. 
From the large statue of Nero that stood nearby
18.
Around what year was the city of Rome founded?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
19.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
20.
From what Roman God of fire do we get the word volcano?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
21.
Who were the twins that the roman legend says founded the city of Rome?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
22.
Before Rome converted to Christianity what frequently happened to Christians?
A. 
They were not liked, but we're tolerated
B. 
They were well thought of
C. 
They were persecuted and killed
D. 
23.
In 700 BC, Rome started out a collection of small villages in Italy. As Rome became more powerful, it changed from a kingdom to a republic and then an _ _ _ _ _ _. Augustus was Rome’s first Emperor.
24.
The Romans used Greek-style columns when they designed buildings, but added domes and _ _ _ _ _ _, which were a unique feature of Roman architecture.
25.
We still see the influence of Roman culture everywhere today. Roman _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ are seen on some clocks and many buildings. The names of the months and planets come from Rome. English capital letters come from Rome.