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Apparently, Men Think About The Roman Empire Non-Stop So I Made Them This Impossible Quiz

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The <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a45149668/tiktok-roman-empire-trend-explained/" target="_blank">latest TikTok trend</a> involves women asking the men in their lives about how often they think about the Roman Empire and the answer is "a lot."

Ancient roman Amphitheatre at sunrise, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Britain was invaded in 43 AD and occupied by Rome until [the early fifth century](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/romans/#:~:text=Britain%20was%20part%20of%20the,that%20covered%20most%20of%20Europe.). That's over three and a half centuries! For reference, the United States of America is only 247 years old.

**300-400 years**

How long was Britain under Roman rule?

A Roman coin bearing the likeness of Augustus Ceasar. Jerusalem, Israel.

Claudius was actually the first Emperor to be born outside of Italy.

**Emperor Claudius**

Oh, and who was Emperor during the Roman conquest of Britain?

Gladiator in a helmet with a sword and shield in armor in the midst of a fight, vintage fights without rules, 3D graphic

While it was rare, women did [sometimes fight](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/35/female-gladiators-in-ancient-rome/) in the arena. The "gladiatrix" (a term coined in the 1800s) were considered [a novelty](https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/07/the-gladiatrix-the-roman-gladiators-that-were-women/139803) by Roman audiences.

**True**

True or False – women could be gladiators.

As the story goes, Romulus and Remus were twin brothers [raised by wolves.](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Romulus-and-Remus)

**Romulus and Remus**

Who were the mythic founders of Rome?

Duomo di Milano Cathedral in Milan, Italy

Ten years after the edict, Christianity became [the official religion of Rome](https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/christians.html#:~:text=Over%20time%2C%20the%20Christian%20church,religion%20of%20the%20Roman%20Empire.).

**It established religious tolerance for Christians**

What did the "Edict of Milan" do?

A symbol denoting SPQR, Senatus Populus que Romanus,  The Senate and People of Rome

It translates to ["the Senate and the People of Rome."](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/12/the-secret-of-romes-success/413143/) S.P.Q.R is still on the Roman coat of arms, and the abbreviation can be seen throughout the city.

**Senatus Populusque Romanus**

What does S.P.Q.R. stand for?

3d render illustration of spartan king demigod in golden armor and helmet, holding spear and shield on burning battlefield background.

Gladiators would scrape sweat off their skin, bottle it, and then [sell those bottles to their fans](http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/bodyarts/index.php/temporary-body-arts/toiletries/51-sweat-scrapers.html).

True or False – Gladiator sweat was a popular commodity.

Sculpture or Statue of Vestal Virgin in the House of the Vestals, the Residence of the Vestal Priestesses in Ancient Rome, in the Roman Forum Rome Italy. The ancient Temple of Antoninus and Faustina appears in the background.

Vestal Virgins were the powerful priestesses of the goddess Vesta. They were selected as priestesses before puberty, and served for [a mimimum of thirty years](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER0Cu0KQFqM) before they were eligible for retirement. After retirement, they had the option of marrying.

**30 years**

What was the minimum amount of time a Vestal Virgin had to serve as a priestess?

The assassination took place on March 15th, AKA, ["the ides of March."](https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-ides-of-march)

**23**

How many times was Caesar stabbed?

The gardens and the numerous monuments and vestiges of ancient Rome

After being declared a public enemy, Nero killed himself. The ensuing power struggle [resulted in a civil war](https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/reborn.html).

**Nero**

Which Emperor's death triggered a period of conflict known as "the Year of the Four Emperors"?

Scan-Papyrus with elements of egyptian ancient history.artist is unknow for 2000 years before Jesus Christ.

Cleopatra actually had a relationship with both Marcus Antonius [and Julius Caesar](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Cleopatra-queen-of-Egypt).

**Marcus Antonius**

Which Roman ruler had a relationship with Cleopatra VII?

The Roman Aqueduct Pont du Gard, Nimes, Provence, France

That's right! [The Acqua Vergine](https://waters.iath.virginia.edu/Journal3KarmonNew.pdf) – built in 19 B.C.E. – is still used to supply water to the Trevi fountain. It has, of course, been restored throughout the millenniums.

**One of the aqueducts is still in use**

When did people stop using the aqueducts built during the Roman Empire?

The Banquet of a Noble Roman in Ancient Rome, History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, Historical, Digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Llamas are native to South America, so obviously would not have been available for Romans to consume. All of those other dishes, however, were [very popular](https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ancient-roman-feasting-history/index.html).

**Llama eyeballs**

What of these was \*not\* eaten by the Roman elite?

Maybe you were once a Roman pro, but your knowledge has gotten pretty rusty. It's time to buy some Mary Beard books and watch a few documentaries!

It's time to brush up on your history

Your knowledge of the Roman Empire – much like the Period of Kings – is certainly significant, but not all encompassing.

Pretty good!

Minerva has blessed you with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Roman empire! Congratulations, you definitely _do_ think about the Roman Empire every day.

\*silently crowns you with a laurel wreath\*

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Apparently, Men Think About The Roman Empire Non-Stop So I Made Them This Impossible Quiz

If you haven't noticed, apparently men are obsessed with the Roman Empire.

So, it's time to put that obsession to the test! I've whipped up this challenging trivia quiz to put your love of the Roman Empire to the test.

What's your favourite bit of trivia about the Roman Empire? Share it it in the comments below!

Apparently, Men Think About The Roman Empire Non-Stop So I Made Them This Impossible Quiz

If you haven't noticed, apparently men are obsessed with the Roman Empire.

So, it's time to put that obsession to the test! I've whipped up this challenging trivia quiz to put your love of the Roman Empire to the test.

What's your favourite bit of trivia about the Roman Empire? Share it it in the comments below!

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