Test Your Knowledge on The Roman Empire

Test Your Knowledge on The Roman Empire

Think you know about the mighty Roman Empire? Take this quiz and find out!

published on June 30
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Who was the first Emperor of Rome?

Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Nero
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Which volcano famously buried the city of Pompeii in 79 AD?

Which volcano famously buried the city of Pompeii in 79 AD?
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Etna
Mount St. Helens
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What was the main language of the Roman Empire?

What was the main language of the Roman Empire?
Greek
Latin
French
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What was the name of the Roman Colosseum before it became known as such?

What was the name of the Roman Colosseum before it became known as such?
Theatre of Marcellus
Flavian Amphitheatre
Pantheon
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Who famously fought against the Roman Empire during the Punic Wars?

Who famously fought against the Roman Empire during the Punic Wars?
Alexander the Great
Hannibal
Cleopatra
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What year is traditionally considered the end of the Western Roman Empire?

What year is traditionally considered the end of the Western Roman Empire?
451 AD
410 AD
476 AD
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Which Roman Emperor famously declared himself a god?

Which Roman Emperor famously declared himself a god?
Caligula
Trajan
Hadrian
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What was the Roman aqueduct system used for?

Sewage disposal
Water transportation
Water supply
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What was the name of the famous general who led the Roman army to victory in Gaul?

Scipio Africanus
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
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Which Roman province was known for its production of olive oil?

Gaul
Egypt
Hispania
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What does the phrase 'SPQR' stand for in Ancient Rome?

What does the phrase 'SPQR' stand for in Ancient Rome?
Senatus Populusque Romanus
Spectaculum Populusque Romanus
Salve Populusque Romanus