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Practice - Prehistory and Ancient Civilisations - 06

Hello, young historians! Are you ready to voyage back in time to the world of the Ancient Greeks? They were known for their powerful gods, magnificent architecture, and remarkable thinkers. Let's see how much you've learned about this fascinating civilisation. Grab your thinking hats, and let's begin this adventure!
1 .
What was a Roman legion?
A form of currency
A type of food
A political office
A military unit
A Roman legion was a large unit of the Roman army, made up of thousands of soldiers.
2 .
What language did the Romans speak?
French
Italian
Latin
Greek
The Romans spoke Latin, which was later used as the language of scholarship and the Catholic Church.
3 .
What river was Rome built beside?
The Danube
The Seine
The Nile
The Tiber
Rome was founded by the banks of the Tiber river in Italy.
4 .
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Julius Caesar
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Nero
Augustus Caesar was the first Roman Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He was Julius Caesar's adopted son.
5 .
Roman roads were constructed in which distinctive shape?
Curved
Circular
Straight
Zigzag
Roman roads were known for being straight, built to offer the most direct route for their armies.
6 .
What were thermae?
Roman roads
Roman forts
Roman forums
Roman bathhouses
Thermae were large scale public bathhouses in Rome, a central part of daily life.
7 .
What is the large Roman amphitheatre in Rome known as?
The Colosseum
The Pantheon
The Villa
The Basilica
The Colosseum is a famous example of a Roman amphitheatre where gladiatorial contests, dramas and more took place.
8 .
Who was known as the 'blind poet' who composed the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
Sappho
Euripides
Aristophanes
Homer, although believed to be blind, authored the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are central works of ancient Greek literature.
9 .
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Two famous gladiators
Twin brothers who founded Rome
The richest men in Rome
Roman Emperors
According to lore, Romulus and Remus were twin brothers who founded Rome. Romulus eventually became the city's first king.
10 .
What type of government was established in Athens around 500 BC?
Monarchy
Feudal System
Democracy
Oligarchy
Around 500 BC, Athens established a system of 'democracy' where citizens could vote on laws and public policies.
Author:  Graeme Haw

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