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.?
Murdered by the Roman Senate
Old age
Suicide
Killed in battle
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.
Nero
Claudius
Julius Caesar
Galba
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.
Marcus Aurelius
Hadrian
Lucius Verus
Antoninus Pius
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?
Marcus Ulpius Trajan
Domitian
Nerva
Hadrian
The three Punic Wars were fought between the Romans and whom?
Macedonia
Carthage
Barbarians
Former slaves
Who was responsible for Pompey's assassination on September 28th, 48 B.C.?
Cassius
Julius Caesar
King Ptolemy
Marcus Junius Brutus
According to Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome. Who was their mother?
Venus
Aemilia
Oppia
Rhea Silvia
Who was the first emperor to hold games in the Colosseum?
Domitian
Julius Caesar
Titus
Vespasian
What emperor began the Roman conquest of Britain in 43 A.D.?
Claudius
Galba
Nero
Caligula
If someone was wearing the color purple in ancient Rome, what did that say about them?
They were from the upper class
They were from the lower class
They were religious leaders
They were in the Roman army
This ancient chariot racing stadium is believed to have held up to five times as many people as the Colosseum. What is its name?
Roman Circus
Stadio della Roma
Circus Maximus
Stadio Olimpico
What Roman emperor appointed his own horse to the Roman Senate?
Caligula
Heraclius
Arcadius
Nero
What Roman emperor fought as a gladiator in the Colosseum during his reign?
Commodus
Joaquin Phoenix
Pertinax
Didius Julianus
Who was the first Roman emperor to have married a man?
Maximinus Thrax
Diocletian
Caracalla
Nero
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?
Festival of Mars
March Madness
Carmentalia
Ides of March