Quiz  /  Early History

  • 1. 
    Who were Romulus and Remus?

  • Poets who wrote about early Rome
  • The two hills that early Rome was built on
  • The first two Consuls of the Roman Republic
  • Mythological twins who founded the city of Rome

  • 2. 
    Upon what hill was the first settlement of Rome likely founded?

  • Esquiline Hill
  • Palatine Hill
  • Romulus Hill
  • Capitoline Hill

  • 3. 
    According to Roman mythology, who was the first King of Rome?

  • Virgil
  • Remus
  • Julius Caesar
  • Romulus

  • 4. 
    Around what year do historians think that Rome was founded?

  • 100 BC
  • 50 BC
  • 500 AD
  • 1000 BC

  • 5. 
    According to Roman tradition, where does the name for Rome come from?

  • The Mountains of Roma
  • Romantine Hill
  • The Roman legion
  • The founder Romulus

  • 6. 
    What caused the Romans to form the Roman Republic?

  • The king was killed in battle and didn't have any heirs
  • They revolted against a cruel and violent king
  • They decided that democracy didn't work
  • A great volcano destroyed the city

  • 7. 
    Who ruled Rome before the Roman Republic was formed?

  • Consuls
  • Dictators
  • Tyrants
  • Kings

  • 8. 
    How many senators were there by the founding of the Roman Republic?

  • 100
  • 800
  • 50
  • 300

  • 9. 
    What group served as advisors to the King of Rome?

  • Senate
  • Congress
  • House
  • Parliament

  • 10. 
    Who ruled Rome during the Roman Republic?

  • Dictators
  • Consuls
  • Kings
  • Tyrants
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