The Founding of Rome

Although the Roman Republic never officially ended because Augustus Caesar kept the Senate in place when he ascended the throne as Emperor, when did it probably actually end?

When Julius Caeser acquired dictatorial powers in the mid-first century BCE

Which of the following statements is true regarding Roman Civilizations vs. Greek civilizations?

Roman Civilization continue to flourish for another 500 years after Greece was absorbed into the Roman empire

The borders of the Roman empire were Britain in the north, the Atlantic ocean in the west, north Africa in the south, and what in the east?

Modern Iraq

Which of the following were the two largest contributors to the decline and fall of the Roman empire in the west?

Invading barbarians and Christianity

What type of building is the Roman Colosseum?

Amphitheater

What events were held in the Circus Maximus?

Chariot Races

In what structure or area in the City of Rome do historians now believe Christians were put to death in large numbers?

Colosseum

What is the name of the River in Rome?

Tiber

The number 7 had legendary significance for the ancient Romans. What did this number signify?

The 7 hills on which the City was originally built

The ancient Roman value that modern historians refer to as "Romanitas" can best be described as:

Nationalism ("all for Rome")

"Pietas" is best describes as what?

Fear and respect

According to the legend of the founding of Rome, who was Rome's ancient ancestor?

A Trojan, Aneas

In Virgil's epic "The Aeneid," the main character, Aeneas, has many similarities to which Ancient Greek hero?

Odysseus

What is "The Aeneid" really about?

It's about Rome, and the sacrifices that Aeneas makes for the future Rome

According to legend, who was the mother of Romulus and Remus?

Rhea Silvia, a Vestal Virgin

Which of the following could be the actual truth behind the legend of the founding of Rome?

All is these could be actual truths behind the myth or legend of the founding of Rome.