Roman history from Faithful and True! Quiz

The Romans would have called us "Fideles et Veri," but we're known to you as "Faithful and True"! See if you can find the true answers to these questions about Roman history.

A multiple-choice quiz by Team Faithful and True. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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1. What does the name "Monumentum Ancyranum" refer to?

Answer: The temple of Augustus

The name Monumentum Ancyranum refers to the temple of Augustus. Augustus was the emperor who sent out the call for the census that which caused Jesus' earthly parents to go to Bethlehem and Jesus to be born there, so fulfilling Micah's prophecy. The deeds of Augustus are preserved on the walls of this temple. Question by Donna39

2. On which continent would we find the Roman Province of Gaul?

Answer: Europe

From the perspective of Rome, northern Italy was called Gallia Cisalpina ("this side of the Alps"), while geographical regions that now comprise France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of Germany were called Gallia Transalpina ("across the Alps") and Gallia Comata ("long-haired Gaul"). Question by nannywoo.

3. Roman infantry from the common classes marched long distances carrying heavy packs and thus acquired a nickname connected with the general who organized the professional Roman army in 107 B.C. What were these soldiers called?

Answer: Marius's mules

Gaius Marius reorganized the Roman military from a citizen army called up in times of danger to a highly disciplined force able to conquer the known world. Packs, which included weapons, food, cooking pots, tool kits, and other supplies, weighed around 90 pounds, and soldiers sometimes marched 20 miles a day. Question by nannywoo.

4. Which Roman leader was NOT one of the first four Julio-Claudian emperors?

Answer: Julius Caesar

The first four Emperors were Augustus Caesar 27 B.C.- 14 A.D., Tiberius 14 A.D.-37 A.D., Gaius Caligula 37 A.D.-41 A.D., and Claudius 41 A.D.-54 A.D. Julius Caesar was the conqueror of Gaul, modern day France, and was assassinated on the steps of the Roman Senate on the Ides of March. Question by Mugwhump47

5. What now famous city was buried by the volcano Mt.Vesuvius in 79 A.D.?

Answer: Pompeii

Pompeii and its sister city Herculaneum were buried and forgotten for over 1,500 years. They are a time capsule of the Roman Empire of the 1st century A.D. Question by Mugwhump47

6. What emperor, who fancied himself a musician, spoke the final words, "Qualis artifex pereo" ("What an artist I die")?

Answer: Nero

Historians do not believe that Nero played his lyre (or a fiddle, which hadn't been invented yet) while Rome burned in 64 C.E., but the rumors began immediately, leading Nero to single out Christians as scapegoats to turn the blame away from himself. Ironically, he is remembered for the rumor and its result and not, as he hoped, for his musical art. Question by nannywoo.

7. What Roman author wrote an epic poem glorifying the origins and identity of the Roman people?

Answer: Virgil

Virgil wrote "The Aeneid," which described how Aeneas escaped from Troy, came to Italy, and formed a group of Italianate peoples. The poem was published about the time that Augustus attained supreme power as Rome's first emperor circa 27 B.C. Question by Katya 2011

8. While it may be a myth that in 146 BC the Romans sprinkled the razed city of Carthage with this compound, the word "salary" derives from the Latin word for it, and good soldiers were said to be "worth their_____." What is it?

Answer: salt

Mark Kurlansky's nonfiction book "Salt: A World History" tells salt's fascinating story and even includes recipes. The Romans wiped out the North African city of Carthage in the Third Punic War, responding in part to the rhetoric of Cato the Elder, who demanded "Carthago delenda est"--Carthage must be destroyed. Question by nannywoo.

9. When Marc Antony began his relationship with Cleopatra, he fancied himself a god. Which god was it?

Answer: Dionysus

Cleopatra was worshiped by her subjects as the goddess Isis. Marc Antony took on the air of an Eastern potentate and began to fancy himself a deity, Dionysus, the god of revelry, drinking, and feasting. Question by Katya 2011

10. In the Bible in the book of Acts, who was the kind centurion who accompanied Paul to Rome?

Answer: Julius

Paul was handed over to a centurion named Julius who was from the Imperial Regiment. On the way to Rome they landed in Sidon, where Julius kindly allowed Paul "to go and visit his friends so that they might provide for his needs." Acts 27:1-4 (NIV) Question by Donna39

Source: Author Donna39

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Roman history from Faithful and True! Quiz

The Romans would have called us "Fideles et Veri," but we're known to you as "Faithful and True"! See if you can find the true answers to these questions about Roman history.

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