How well do you know Rome Quiz

How well do you know Rome Quiz

created by QuizAdmin on Mar 201234 yrs old, Connecting Singles
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Rome wasn't built in a day, but with this quiz, you can test your knowledge of the city in just a few minutes! To see how well you know this historic Italian city, take the quiz below:
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1. Even in its early history, Rome attracted a lot of people. In fact, it was the first city to reach which of the following population milestones?
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2. A large part of ancient Rome's early population was the lower classes. By what name were these commoners known?
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3. Which famous Roman ruler's last words were reportedly, "Et tu, Brute?"
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4. Which Roman ruler is known for his exploits in the realm of intimacy?
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5. One of Rome's most famous structures is the Coliseum. What was the capacity of this massive arena?
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6. Fill in the blank: Rome was known for a series of ____________ , which brought water from far away into the city.
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7. Though the name "Rome" is likely to be recognized anywhere in the world, the city also has had a few nicknames. Which of the following is an actual nickname of the city?
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8. True or False: Despite being a center of early civilization, Rome is not the capital of Italy today.
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9. Which famous Roman was considered a great ruler but was never emperor?
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10. Throughout the majority of Rome's history, gambling was outlawed. However, there was one notable exception. On which of the following activities could Romans legally place bets?
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11. The Romans pioneered a few methods for telling time, notably the water clock and the sundial. True or false: the Romans also practiced daylight savings time.
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12. One fact that everyone seems to know is that Rome was built around a series of hills, giving rise to the expression, the ________ hills of Rome.
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13. About how much of Ancient Rome's population consisted of slaves?
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14. True or False: The current Italian city of Rome stands in a different location than ancient Rome.
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15. In what year did Rome host the Olympic Games?

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