The Roman History Quiz

Answer these questions about the History of the Roman Empire.
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Last updated: July 14, 2017
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These two brothers are said to have founded Rome
Remus
Romulus
In its early days, Rome was conquered by these people
Etruscans
After Rule from the Above, the Roman People over threw their king and had this kind of government
Republic
Most soldiers were the lower class, also known as _________
Plebians
The Romans fought the Punic Wars against them
Carthage
General of the above
Hannibal
The above lead this type of animal across the alps
Elephants
This Slave tried to start a slave revolt, and failed.
Spartacus
Many people believed this person wanted to make himself King of Rome
Julius Caesar
The assassination of the above was led by this person
Brutus
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This leader of Egypt is known for having relationships with Roman Leaders
Cleopatra
After a civil war, this person becomes first "emperor" of Rome
Augustus Caesar
The above claimed to have "found rome a city of brick, and left it a city of ______"
Marble
The was the named for the 200 years of Roman Peace
Pax Romana
In 70 A.D Herculaneum and this city were buried by Mt Vesuvius
Pompeii
This emperor supposedly fiddled while Rome burned
Nero
This emperor made Christianity Legal
Constantine
Diocletian split the Empire in two. The capital of the Western Roman Empire was this
Rome
The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was this
Constantinople
The Western Roman Empire fell due to invasions by these people
Barbarians
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Level 86
Jul 14, 2017
Nice work! A little typo: "assassination of the above was lead by..." should be "led by." I was also surprised to see Etruscans in the clue just after I had typed "Etruscans." A lot of times, quizmakers use "^" to indicate a clue based on the answer above.
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Level 66
Jul 14, 2017
Thanks! I fixed both of those.
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Level 71
Aug 7, 2017
Do we really need the double ii in Pompeii?
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Level 65
Feb 2, 2021
Plebeians* not "Plebians"