Roman Emperors
Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
Explanation:
Augustus was the founder and first emperor of the Roman Empire.
Roman Roads
What famous Roman road connected Rome to Brundisium (modern Brindisi)?
Explanation:
The Appian Way (Via Appia) was one of the earliest and most strategically important Roman roads.
Roman Republic
In the Roman Republic, what was the highest elected official called?
Explanation:
The highest elected official in the Roman Republic was the consul.
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Explanation:
Augustus (Octavian) became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BC after the fall of the Roman Republic.
Which Roman Emperor famously "fiddled while Rome burned"?
Which Roman Emperor famously "fiddled while Rome burned"?
Explanation:
Nero is famously (though historically debated) said to have played the lyre during the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD.
What was the primary language of the Roman Empire?
What was the primary language of the Roman Empire?
Explanation:
Latin was the official language of the Roman Empire, though Greek was widely spoken in the eastern provinces.
Which Roman structure was used for gladiatorial contests?
Which Roman structure was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles?
Explanation:
The Colosseum, completed in 80 AD, could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.
Who was the Roman Emperor when the Empire was divided?
Who was the Roman Emperor when the Empire was divided into East and West?
Explanation:
Diocletian divided the empire in 286 AD to make it easier to govern.
Which Roman Emperor made Christianity the official state religion?
Which Roman Emperor made Christianity the official state religion?
Explanation:
Theodosius I made Nicene Christianity the official state church of the Roman Empire in 380 AD.
What was the name of the Roman peace that lasted for roughly 200 years?
What was the name of the Roman peace that lasted for roughly 200 years?
Explanation:
Pax Romana (Roman Peace) was a period of relative peace and stability from 27 BC to 180 AD.
Who was the Roman general assassinated on the Ides of March?
Who was the Roman general assassinated on the Ides of March?
Explanation:
Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators on March 15, 44 BC.
What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Explanation:
Constantine founded Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in 330 AD as the new capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Which Roman Emperor built a massive wall across northern Britain?
Which Roman Emperor built a massive wall across northern Britain?
Explanation:
Hadrian built Hadrian's Wall around 122 AD to defend the Roman province of Britannia from northern tribes.