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Roman Republic Quiz

Test your knowledge on the Roman Republic (up until 27 BCE)
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What did Caesar declare when he crossed the Rubicon?
The Die is Cast
This wealthy Roman had molten gold poured down his throat after his loss at Carrhae
Crassus
What term was used when a senator shot down a proposed law?
(Hint: the US president can still do this today)
Veto
This was the name of the boundary that separated the city of Rome
from the rest of the world
The Pomerium
During this Roman military parade, generals and soldiers alike could
cross this boundary without punishment
The Triumph
What battle is considered the end of the Gallic Wars?
Battle of Alesia
What was the name of the end-of-the-year religious celebration that
Christmas borrowed some elements from?
Saturnalia
In what year was the Republic initially founded?
509 BC
At what battle did Hannibal inflict one of the worst defeats Rome would
ever suffer in its existence? (Hint: it took place in 216 BC)
Battle of Cannae
What was the name of the list Sulla enacted to hunt down his
political rivals?
Proscription
These two brothers tried to push pro-plebian reforms during the
130s and 120s BCE respectively, and were both murdered as a result
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus
This Roman province was located on the eastern coast of the Adriatic, and is now home to countries like Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania
Illyria
What was the name of the golden tablets which held Rome's written law code?
The 12 Tables
Who was the last king of Rome? (Hint: his nickname is "The Proud")
Tarquinius
What achievement earned Octavian the name Augustus?
Conquest of Egypt
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