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Roman Civilization

1. “Res Publica” refers to

  • A) A military strategy
  • B) The Roman Senate
  • C) The public affairs or the commonwealth
  • D) A religious ritual
C) The public affairs or the commonwealth Explanation

2. Ancient Rome was originally founded beside 

  • A) Nile River
  • B) Euphrates River
  • C) Tiber River
  • D) Danube River
C) Tiber River Explanation

3. When did the First Punic War begin?

  • A) 264 BC
  • B) 509 BC
  • C) 202 BC
  • D) 149 BC
A) 264 BC Explanation

4. Who were the most important magistrates in the Roman Republic, exercising executive authority and military command?

  • A) Tribunes
  • B) Aediles
  • C) Consuls
  • D) Praetors
C) Consuls Explanation

5. Who was the legendary founder of Rome according to Roman mythology?

  • A) Julius Caesar
  • B) Romulus
  • C) Augustus
  • D) Cicero
B) Romulus Explanation

6. Who was known for the phrase “Veni, Vidi, Vici” (“I came, I saw, I conquered”)?

  • A) Scipio Africanus
  • B) Julius Caesar
  • C) Mark Antony
  • D) Pompey
B) Julius Caesar Explanation

7. What was the native language of ancient Romans?

  • A) Greek
  • B) Latin
  • C) Etruscan
  • D) Hellenistic
B) Latin Explanation

8. Which area of the Roman Empire saw the highest rate of urbanisation?

  • A) Gaul
  • B) Hispania
  • C) Italy
  • D) Africa
C) Italy Explanation

9. What was the previous name of July?

  • A) Junius
  • B) Quintilis
  • C) Septimus
  • D) Octavius
B) Quintilis Explanation

10. Who is known as Augustus in Roman history?

  • A) Julius Caesar
  • B) Mark Antony
  • C) Octavian
  • D) Justinian
C) Octavian Explanation

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