How Well Do You Really Know Ancient Rome?
NO DIDDY
Created 6/20/2024
Think you're an expert on Ancient Rome? Test your knowledge with these little-known facts about one of history's most powerful civilizations.
1. What does the Latin phrase 'SPQR' stand for?
Senātus Populusque Rōmānus
Senatus Publicus Romanum
Senātus Populusque Romanorum
Senatus Populare Roma
2. What unusual substance did Romans use as a mouthwash and teeth whitener?
Olive oil
Wine
Urine
Vinegar
3. How much money is collected every night from the Trevi Fountain to help needy families?
4. How many stray cats does Rome have today?
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
5. What is the unique rule Romans follow about drinking cappuccino?
No cappuccino after 9 am
No cappuccino after 11 am
No cappuccino after 1 pm
No cappuccino after meals
6. What was a strange eating custom of the ancient Romans to eat more?
Fasting before meals
Vomiting to make space for more food
Eating while standing
Eating in silence
7. What percentage of ancient Rome has been excavated?
8. What type of hair were prostitutes in Rome required to have?
Black hair
Red hair
Blonde hair
Brown hair
9. Which statement is true about the Vatican?
It is a neighborhood in Rome
It is a part of Italy
It is an independent country within Rome
It is the official residence of the Italian President
10. Which ingredient is NOT part of traditional pasta carbonara?
11. Which of the following cities was the first capital of Italy?
12. Which civilization had around a quarter of the world's population under its governance at its height?
Egyptian
Greek
Roman
Babylonian
13. Which structure is still used as a drain today in Rome?
The Colosseum
The Pantheon
The Cloaca Maxima
Trajan's Market
14. What law was related to Roman Emperor Julius Caesar's baldness?
No one could look him in the eye
No one was allowed to shave
No one could stand above him and look down
No one could mention baldness
15. Which of the following was NOT a part of a Roman soldier’s protection gear?
Wooden shield
Metal helmet
Metal armor
Crossbow
16. What peculiar food did rich Romans sometimes eat?
Roast parrot
Beef steak
Fish and chips
Hamburgers
17. Which drink was accepted after meals in ancient Rome?
18. According to Roman legend, what were Romulus and Remus raised by?
A bear
A dog
A she-wolf
An eagle
19. What was the Pax Romana?
A period of economic decline
A system of Roman laws
A time of peace and prosperity
A style of Roman art
20. Which famous structure in Rome was used for sporting events, including gladiator battles?
The Parthenon
The Colosseum
The Pantheon
The Roman Forum
