Roman Empire: History, Culture, and Legacy for Year 3 Students

Question 1

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

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Constantine

Question 2

Who was a well-known Roman emperor?

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Julius Caesar

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Cleopatra

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King Arthur

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Question 3

What was a major accomplishment of the Romans?

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Building roads and bridges

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Inventing the printing press

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Discovering America

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Sending a man to the moon

Question 4

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

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England

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Italy

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Greece

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Egypt

Question 5

Who was the Roman emperor known for his cruelty and harshness?

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Nero

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Julius Caesar

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Augustus

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Constantine

Question 6

What made the Roman Empire so strong and powerful?

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A large army and a strong navy

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Good roads and many colonies

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A large number of slaves

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A lot of gold and silver

Question 7

What was a major reason for the success of the Roman Empire?

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A strong army

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A weak government

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A poor economy

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A lack of culture

Question 8

Who was NOT a Roman emperor?

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Cleopatra

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Julius Caesar

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Augustus

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Trajan

Question 9

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

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China

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Italy

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Greece

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Egypt

Question 10

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

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China

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Italy

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Egypt

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Greece

Question 11

Which factor did NOT contribute to the success of the Roman Empire?

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A focus on building luxury palaces and villas

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A strong and well-organized army

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A vast network of roads and trade routes

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A system of laws and government that was fair and just

Question 12

Which of these places was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

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China

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Italy

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Egypt

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Greece

Question 13

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

China

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Italy

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Greece

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Egypt

Question 14

Which of these countries was never conquered by the Romans?

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China

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Italy

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Greece

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Egypt

Question 15

In ancient Rome, what was the name of the grand building built for entertainment?

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The Colosseum

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The Parthenon

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Great Wall of China

Question 16

Who was NOT a Roman emperor?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Julius Caesar

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Augustus

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Constantine

Question 17

If you were a child living in Rome in the year 27 BC, who would be the ruler of the Roman Empire?

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Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

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Constantine

Question 18

Which of these was NOT an achievement of the Roman Empire?

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Inventing the printing press

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Building a vast network of roads

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Creating a sophisticated legal system

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Establishing a large, permanent army

Question 19

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

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China

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Italy

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Greece

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Egypt

Question 20

Which of these was NOT a Roman emperor?

Accepted Answer

Cleopatra

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Julius Caesar

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Augustus

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Nero

Question 21

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

Question 22

What was a key advantage that helped the Roman army win many battles?

Accepted Answer

Well-trained and disciplined soldiers

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Untidy uniforms

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Shiny shields that blinded the enemy

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Lack of experienced leaders

Question 23

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

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China

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Italy

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Greece

Question 24

Imagine you are the Emperor of Rome. Which of these places was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

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England

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Egypt

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Greece

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Italy

Question 25

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

China

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Italy

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Greece

Question 26

Who was the Roman god of the sea?

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Neptune

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Jupiter

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Mars

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Venus

Question 27

Which road was the most famous in the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Appian Way

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Hadrian's Wall

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Via de la Plata

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Great North Road

Question 28

What was a key factor in the success of the Roman army?

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Rigorous training and preparation

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Lack of discipline and organization

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Use of outdated weapons and tactics

Question 29

What helped make the Roman Empire powerful?

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A strong army

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Weak leaders

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Poor roads

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Lack of technology

Question 30

In ancient times, the Romans ruled over a vast empire. Which of these countries was **not** part of the Roman Empire?

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China

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Italy

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Greece

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Egypt

Question 31

Why were Roman roads built?

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To move goods and supplies across the empire

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To give people a place to walk and relax

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To keep the empire safe from invaders

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To create jobs for Roman citizens

Question 32

Who was the Roman god of the sea?

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Neptune

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Jupiter

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Mars

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Apollo

Question 33

What was a key reason why the Roman army was successful in battles?

Accepted Answer

They were well-trained and disciplined.

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They had better weapons and technology.

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They had a lot more soldiers.

Question 34

In Roman mythology, which god was responsible for the seas?

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Neptune, the god of the seas

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Jupiter, the king of the gods

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Pluto, the god of the underworld

Question 35

Which of these features was NOT commonly found in most Roman towns?

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Wooden houses

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Running water

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Amphitheatre

Question 36

Who became the first emperor of Rome after the Roman Republic ended?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

Question 37

Why did the Romans build long, straight roads across their empire?

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To move armies and supplies quickly

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To make it easier for people to travel

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To show how powerful Rome was

Question 38

What was one reason for the success of the Roman Empire?

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A strong army

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Skilled leaders

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A network of roads

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A democratic government

Question 39

Who was the first Roman emperor?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

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Constantine

Question 40

What was the main reason people went to the Colosseum in Ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

To watch gladiators fight

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To watch chariot races

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To hold important meetings

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To worship their gods

Question 41

What was a key value for the Romans?

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Strength and discipline

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Art and music

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Wealth and power

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Peace and harmony

Question 42

Who was the Roman emperor known for constructing numerous roads and aqueducts?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

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Julius Caesar

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Nero

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Marcus Aurelius

Question 43

Why did the Roman Empire become so powerful?

Accepted Answer

Strong and skilled leaders

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Weak army

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Poor roads

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Little trade

Question 44

What was a key advantage that made the Roman army successful in many battles?

Accepted Answer

The Roman army was organized and disciplined.

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The Roman army used elephants in battle.

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The Roman army had the best weapons and armor.

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The Roman army was always larger than its enemies.

Question 45

How did the Romans keep control of their vast empire?

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They built roads to connect all parts of the empire.

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They had laws to keep order.

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They had a strong army to protect the empire.

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They let each conquered territory keep its own laws and customs.

Question 46

Which of these epic poems was a major literary achievement of the Roman Empire?

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The Aeneid

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The Iliad

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The Odyssey

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The Canterbury Tales

Question 47

What was one way the Romans advanced engineering?

Accepted Answer

Building roads, bridges, and water systems

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Inventing the wheel

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Inventing the computer

Question 48

What was a weakness of the Roman army, despite its great strength?

Accepted Answer

They struggled to fight in forests and mountains.

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They had too few soldiers.

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Their weapons and armor were weak.

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They lacked discipline.

Question 49

How did the Romans treat the people they conquered in different parts of their empire?

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They treated the conquered people differently depending on the region.

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They gave the conquered people their freedom.

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They treated the conquered people badly.

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They forced the conquered people to adopt Roman culture.

Question 50

Which of these was NOT a Roman God?

Accepted Answer

Thor

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Jupiter

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Mars

Question 51

How did the way people governed themselves change from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

In the Republic, citizens voted for leaders, but in the Empire, the emperor had all the power.

Accepted Answer

In the Republic, generals led the army, but in the Empire, the emperor was in charge.

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Slavery existed in both the Republic and the Empire.

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Christianity was not the official religion of either the Republic or the Empire.

Question 52

What was the name of the Roman army formation that was known for its strength and discipline?

Accepted Answer

Legion

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Cohort

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Centuria

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Manipulus

Question 53

Which of the following was a major Roman invention?

Accepted Answer

Concrete

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Printing press

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Gunpowder

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Steam engine

Question 54

Who was the Roman god of war?

Accepted Answer

Mars

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Jupiter

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Neptune

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Apollo

Question 55

Which of the following was a major feature of Roman architecture?

Accepted Answer

Arches

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Domes

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Stained glass windows

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Flying buttresses

Question 56

What was the name of the Roman bathhouses?

Accepted Answer

Thermae

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Colosseum

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Forum

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Pantheon

Question 57

Which of the following was a famous Roman philosopher?

Accepted Answer

Seneca

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Aristotle

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Plato

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Confucius

Question 58

Which of these inventions was NOT created by the Romans?

Accepted Answer

Paper

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Roads

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Aqueducts

Question 59

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Augustus Caesar

Answer

Julius Caesar

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Nero

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Marcus Aurelius

Question 60

What was the name of the building where the Roman Senate met?

Accepted Answer

Senate House

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Forum

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Colosseum

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Pantheon

Question 61

Which Roman emperor was known for his cruel persecution of Christians?

Accepted Answer

Nero

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Trajan

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Hadrian

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Constantine

Question 62

What was the name of the famous fighting formation used by the Roman army?

Accepted Answer

Legion

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Cohort

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Centuria

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Phalanx

Question 63

Which Roman emperor built the great wall that protected Britain from invaders?

Accepted Answer

Hadrian

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Julius Caesar

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Claudius

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Marcus Aurelius

Question 64

What was the primary purpose of Roman aqueducts?

Accepted Answer

To bring water into cities

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To drain swamps

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To water crops

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To transport goods