Ancient Roman history is one of the most fascinating and intriguing subjects to study. The sophistication of the Romans that took place thousands of years ago is almost like an alien society compared to ours. It took place so long ago but was so advanced that it is almost akin to a science fiction novel or something that would happen on another planet. Perhaps that's why shows like Star Trek borrow so much from Roman society.
You will need to know a lot about this particularly interesting period in human history to do well on this quiz. Even some history professors aren't going to be able to score perfect on this Roman empire test. You will need to have knowledge about Roman emperors, timelines, battles, and more in order to get an acceptable score on this quiz. If you think you know more than some history professors about ancient Rome, then go ahead and give this quiz your best shot.
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This Ancient Rome Quiz Will Be Extremely Hard for Everyone Except History Professors Questions
What was Mark Antony's cause of death when he died on August 1st, 30 B.C.?
Killed in battle
Murdered by the Roman Senate
Suicide
Old age
Who was the Roman emperor who ruled during the Great Fire of Rome in 64 B.C.? Some reports say this emperor blamed the Christians for the fire but others blamed him.
Galba
Julius Caesar
Nero
Claudius
Who is considered the last of the "Five Good Emperors" and the final one of the peaceful period known as the Pax Romana? The rule of his son, Commodus, would end this peaceful period in Rome.
Lucius Verus
Antoninus Pius
Hadrian
Marcus Aurelius
This popular Roman emperor was declared by the Senate as optimus princeps ("best ruler"). He was deified upon his death in 117 A.D. What is his name?
Nerva
Hadrian
Marcus Ulpius Trajan
Domitian
The three Punic Wars were fought between the Romans and whom?
Barbarians
Carthage
Former slaves
Macedonia
Who was responsible for Pompey's assassination on September 28th, 48 B.C.?
Marcus Junius Brutus
King Ptolemy
Julius Caesar
Cassius
According to Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome. Who was their mother?
Oppia
Venus
Rhea Silvia
Aemilia
Who was the first emperor to hold games in the Colosseum?
Vespasian
Titus
Domitian
Julius Caesar
What emperor began the Roman conquest of Britain in 43 A.D.?
Claudius
Caligula
Galba
Nero
If someone was wearing the color purple in ancient Rome, what did that say about them?
They were in the Roman army
They were from the lower class
They were from the upper class
They were religious leaders
This ancient chariot racing stadium is believed to have held up to five times as many people as the Colosseum. What is its name?
Stadio della Roma
Stadio Olimpico
Roman Circus
Circus Maximus
What Roman emperor appointed his own horse to the Roman Senate?
Nero
Caligula
Arcadius
Heraclius
What Roman emperor fought as a gladiator in the Colosseum during his reign?
Pertinax
Didius Julianus
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Who was the first Roman emperor to have married a man?
Diocletian
Nero
Maximinus Thrax
Caracalla
Julius Caesar was killed on March 15th, 44 B.C. March 15th is the 74th day on the Roman calendar and is also sometimes referred to by what name?
Ides of March
March Madness
Carmentalia
Festival of Mars