English Quiz - Rom

1. What is the capital of Italy? ______. Rome
a) Madrid
b) Rome
c) Berlin

2. Rome is also called “The ______ City.” ______. Eternal
a) Golden
b) Eternal
c) Modern

3. Rome is more than ______ years old. ______. 2,700
a) 500
b) 1,000
c) 2,700

4. What is Rome’s most famous ancient arena? ______. The Colosseum
a) The Colosseum
b) The Eiffel Tower
c) The Acropolis

5. Rome was the center of which empire? ______. The Roman Empire
a) The British Empire
b) The Roman Empire
c) The Ottoman Empire

6. What language did ancient Romans use? ______. Latin
a) Latin
b) German
c) Russian

7. Modern Italian comes mainly from which old language? ______. Latin
a) Greek
b) Latin
c) Arabic

8. Rome is famous for its many beautiful ______. ______. churches
a) deserts
b) churches
c) skyscrapers

9. What is the largest church in Rome? ______. St. Peter’s Basilica
a) St. Paul’s Cathedral
b) St. Peter’s Basilica
c) Notre-Dame

10. Rome is known for its seven famous ______. ______. hills
a) deserts
b) lakes
c) hills

11. Which river runs through Rome? ______. The Tiber
a) The Thames
b) The Tiber
c) The Rhine

12. Rome has many beautiful ______ where water flows. ______. fountains
a) fountains
b) volcanoes
c) factories

13. What is the most famous fountain in Rome where people throw coins? ______. The Trevi Fountain
a) The Trevi Fountain
b) The Magic Fountain
c) The Blue Fountain

14. Rome has many old buildings and ______ from the past. ______. ancient ruins
a) ancient ruins
b) modern malls
c) glass towers

15. Which ancient temple in Rome is almost 2,000 years old? ______. The Pantheon
a) The Parthenon
b) The Pantheon
c) The Colossus

16. Romans built special bridges called ______ to bring water to the city. ______. aqueducts
a) aqueducts
b) tunnels
c) elevators

17. Which tiny independent country lies inside Rome? ______. Vatican City
a) Monaco
b) Vatican City
c) Andorra

18. Who lives in Vatican City as the head of the Catholic Church? ______. The Pope
a) The King
b) The President
c) The Pope

19. Which two foods are very common meals in Rome? ______. Pizza and pasta
a) Pizza and pasta
b) Burgers and fries
c) Sushi and noodles

20. What cold sweet dessert do many visitors enjoy in Rome? ______. Gelato
a) Gelato
b) Cheesecake
c) Brownies

21. Summers in Rome are usually very ______. ______. hot
a) hot
b) icy
c) snowy

22. Winters in Rome are generally ______. ______. mild
a) mild
b) arctic
c) extremely snowy

23. Rome has many ______ where people can see art and history. ______. museums
a) factories
b) museums
c) airports

24. Many people meet in Rome’s public ______ to talk and relax. ______. squares
a) caves
b) squares
c) forests

25. Which famous square in Rome is known for its fountains and cafés? ______. Piazza Navona
a) Times Square
b) Trafalgar Square
c) Piazza Navona