World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids: Ancient Rome (Australia & New Zealand)
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How long did the Roman Empire last?
- A.
About 100 years.
- B.
About 350 years.
- C.
More than 1,000 years.
Correct Answer
C. More than 1,000 years.Explanation
The Roman Empire lasted for more than a thousand years. But it eventually got too big to be controlled from Rome. German peoples took over much of the empire about 1,500 years ago.Rate this question:
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- 2.
According to tradition, who founded the city of Rome?
- A.
Cain and Abel
- B.
Mutt and Jeff
- C.
Romulus and Remus
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C. Romulus and RemusExplanation
In Roman mythology, twin brothers Romulus and Remus founded Rome near the Tiber River.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who was a great poet of ancient Rome?
- A.
Mercury
- B.
Virgil
- C.
Boticelli
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B. VirgilExplanation
Virgil was a great poet of ancient Rome. He is famous for his long poem called the Aeneid. Mercury was the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology. Sandro Boticelli was an Italian painter from Florence who lived in the 1400's and 1500's.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the Colosseum?
- A.
A large theatre in Rome.
- B.
The home of the emperor Vespasian.
- C.
The centre of government in ancient Rome.
Correct Answer
A. A large theatre in Rome.Explanation
The Colosseum is a huge outdoor theatre built about 2,000 years ago. People can still visit the remains of the Colosseum in modern Rome.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
- A.
Mark Antony
- B.
Augustus
- C.
Octavian
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B. AugustusExplanation
Augustus became the first Roman emperor in 27 B.C. Before he became emperor, he was called Octavian. Octavian shared power with Mark Antony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus before he became emperor.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How did Julius Caesar die?
- A.
He died of smallpox.
- B.
He was assassinated.
- C.
He was run over by a chariot in the Coloseum.
Correct Answer
B. He was assassinated.Explanation
Some Romans believed that Caesar had too much power. On March 15, 44 B.C., a group of people that Caesar thought were his friends stabbed him to death.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which region was not part of the Roman Empire?
- A.
Northern Africa
- B.
Europe
- C.
Central America
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C. Central AmericaExplanation
The Roman Empire spread across about half of Europe, much of the Middle East, and the north coast of Africa. During the time of the Roman Empire, the Maya Indians dominated Central America.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Ancient Rome was one of the first republics.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Rome was a republic before it became an empire. In a republic, leaders are chosen by the vote of the people. The Roman Republic was founded in 509 B.C. The Roman Empire began in 27 B.C.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Italian was the main language used in ancient Rome.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Italian developed from Latin, a language used by the ancient Romans. French and Spanish also developed from Latin.Rate this question:
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Some roads built by the ancient Romans are still used today.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Roman roads covered about 80,000 kilometres. They were built remarkably straight so that Roman troops could move quickly throughout the empire. The roads also helped trade and communication. Many Roman roads have lasted for thousands of years.Rate this question:
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