Introduction ref ACE Quiz II

1. What is the Latin word for a chariot pulled by 3 horses?

2. In Rome this famous column still exists commemorating a well known "Adoptive" Emperor - a) what is his name; and b) when did he rule ?

3. Apollo played this instrument - a) what is it ? b) what language is shown on this coin?

4. There are many triumphal arches in Rome - this one celebrates the first Christian Emperor, who was he?

5. This is known as the Colosseum - what is its more correct name?

6. a) What is the name of this mythological sea animal; b) they are often shown pulling the Greek god Poseidon, what is his Roman name?

7. Who is this on a Roman mosaic in Tunisia?

8. a) The Emperor Domitian shows a dolphin on the reverse of this silver Roman coin - a) What is this silver Roman coin called? b) give the name of his father; c) give the name of his brother ( they were both Emperors too)

9. a) What is the name of this mythological god known for his strength? b) which fierce animal is he fighting here?

10. What is the name of the mythical creature shown on the reverse of this coin of the Emperor Hadrian?

11. What was a mythical creature like this called?

12. This Emperor tried to turn the Romans back to Paganism - who was he?

13. To which Roman Goddess was this altar dedicated?

14. Who is this?

15. These silver coins were issued by Mark Antony to pay his troops - a) what is the name of the sea battle where he was defeated? b) he was defeated by a man who later became the Emperor Augustus, what was the original name of that future Emperor?

16. Here Hercules is shown slaying the .........................?

17. What mythological animal is shown on the reverse of this coin?