The Ultimate Rome Quiz: 100 Questions about Rome with Answers (+ Picture Round)

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Are you fascinated by the Eternal City and looking for the best Rome Quiz? You are at the perfect place!

Rome is one of the most interesting cities to visit in the world. Its history is like no other and there is so much to know!

From the Roman Empire to the Italian Renaissance, history buffs are in for a treat in the Italian Capital!

In this quiz about Rome, you will discover over 90 questions about Rome, the Roman Empire and travelling to Rome.

This also includes a picture quiz!

You will find all the answers further down below.

Quiz Questions about Rome, Italy

In the first part, you will discover the rounds of trivia questions about Rome as well as the picture round.

Round 1: Rome General Knowledge Quiz Questions

1. Rome only has one sister city. Which one is it?
2. Which independent nation lies within the city of Rome?
3. Which famous abbreviated phrase means “The Senate and People of Rome”?
4. When did Romulus found Rome?
5. Which river flows through Rome?
6. What is Rome’s most popular nickname?
7. Which city was the capital of Italy before Rome?
8. What is the biggest university in Rome?
9. On how many hills is Rome built on?
10.  Which Italian region is Rome the capital of?

Round 2: Rome General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

1. Which animals are free to roam in Rome and have permits to live where they were born without disturbance?
   1. Dogs
   2. Cats
   3. Snakes
   4. Foxes
2. How much money is tossed in the Trevi Fountain every day (estimation)?
   1. 1,000 euros
   2. 2,000 euros
   3. 3,000 euros
   4. 4,000 euros
3. Where are the coins collected in the Trevi Fountain donated?
   1. Cancer Charity
   2. Susan G. Komen for the Cure
   3. Catholic Charity and Caritas
   4. SOME
4. How many fountains are there in Rome?
   1. 1500
   2. 1800
   3. 2000
   4. 3500
5. What is the largest church in the world, located in Vatican City?
   1. St Peter’s Basilica
   2. Santa Maria
   3. Basilica of Saint Paul
   4. All Saints’ Anglican Church
6. How many churches are there in Rome?
   1. 500
   2. 600
   3. 700
   4. 900
7. What is the size of Rome in square kilometres?
   1. 685 Square Km
   2. 885 Square Km
   3. 1,085 Square Km
   4. 1,285 Square Km
8. When was the Great Fire of Rome?
   1. BC 64
   2. BC 24
   3. AD 24
   4. AD 64
9. What is the Ponentino?
   1. A wind
   2. A pasta dish
   3. A drink
   4. A river
10. How many Rioni of Rome are there (districts)?
    1. 14
    2. 18
    3. 22
    4. 16

Round 3: Roman Movies & TV Shows Quiz Questions

Here are some questions  about movies and TV shows filmed or set in Rome.

1. What is the name of the movie that was set in Rome and directed by Ben Stiller in 2016?
2. Who played the role of Princess Anne in Roman Holiday?
3. What were Roman actors called?
4. Who played the role of charming sociopath Tom Ripley in The Talented Mr. Ripley?
5. How many Oscars did the movie Roma win?
6. Who has directed the 2012 Romance/Comedy film To Rome With Love?
7. Who died in the Vatican, at the beginning of the movie, Angels & Demons?
8. What is the name of Marisa Tomei’s role in “Only You”, a romantic drama directed by Harry Wootliff?
9. In which movie can you see Anita Ekberg swim in the Trevi Fountain?
10.  What is the name of Julia Robert’s character in Eat Pray Love?

Round 4: History of Rome and Ancient Rome Quiz Questions

1. On which hill were Remus and Romulus found?
2. Which creature nursed Remus and Romulus?
3. At what point did Rome finally destroy Carthage (in the Third Punic War)?
4. Which Roman city was buried and destroyed during the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D?
5. Which tribe successfully invaded Italy, which included the sacking of Rome in 410?
6. What is the name of the former Roman temple, now a Catholic church, in Rome built by Marcus Agrippa?
7. Who was allowed to wear togas in Ancient Rome?
8. Which Roman emperor was singing and playing the fiddle while Rome burned to the ground during the Great Fire of Rome?
9. What was Rome’s port city until the 4th century A.D.?
10. Who began the construction of the Aurelian Wall?

Round 5: Roman Empire Quiz Questions

1. Who was the famous Roman general who conquered Gaul?
2. Which Roman general formed the First Triumvirate in 60 BC?
3. Which Roman Emperor declared that Christianity is the official religion of the empire?
4. Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to the city of Byzantium in 330 CE?
5. Who was the leader of the military forces of Carthage that fought against Rome in the Second Punic War?
6. Who was the first king of Rome?
7. Who was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire?
8. Which Egyptian ruler was Julius Caesar’s lover?
9. Which Latin sentence, attributed to Julius Caesar, means “I came, I saw, I conquered”?
10. At what battle Cn. Julius Agricola defeated the Caledonii in A.D. 83?

Round 6: Rome Music Quiz Questions

You will find below a list of questions about artists, bands and musicians from Rome as well as music venues and music festivals in Rome.

1. Who sang the official anthem of AS Roma football club?
2. Which album of Claudio Baglioni stayed in the charts for 27 weeks?
3. Which artist from Rome has studied at the European Academy of Dramatic Art and has starred in the film Pazze di Me?
4. What year did Ennio Morricone win his first Oscars?
5. Where the Rock in Roma 2019 music festival was held in Rome?
6. Who has won Italy’s most prestigious award, the Targa Tenco, with his self-titled debut album in 1994?
7. Which singer from Rome has sung Per un Bacio (For a Kiss) and La Matrona (The Matron)?
8. Who always organized the Roma Jazz Festival in Rome?
9. Which Rome born singer sang ‘Grazie Roma’?
10. Which Roman singer released an album called ‘The Space Between’ in 2007?

Round 7: Rome sport Quiz Questions

1. What are the two football teams in Rome?
2. Who were the athletes that competed in sports in ancient Rome?
3. Where were chariot races held in ancient Rome?
4. Who was the most famous roman chariot racer?
5. Which sports facility hosts the Coppa Italia?
6. In which year did Rome hold the Summer Olympics?
7. Who was the winner of Rally Di Roma Capitale 2019?
8. How many horses pulled a Roman chariot?
9. Who used to fight in the colosseum?
10. Which year the Giro d’Italia grand finale was held in Rome?

Round 8: Rome – True or False

You will find below 10 statements about Rome. They can be true or false. Indicated which one you think. Each correct answer is worth one point.

1. The population of Rome is under 2 million inhabitants.
2. The President of the Republic of Italy resides in the Quirinal Palace.
3. The Trastevere is located south of the Vatican.
4. Campo de’ Fiori is an urban park in Rome.
5. There are more than 900 churches in Rome.
6. Rome is the economical centre of Italy.
7. Rome was the last city-state to become part of a unified Italy.
8. Romulus killed his twin brother, Remus.
9. The Spanish Steps are actually French.
10. There are more inhabitants in Rome than in Madrid.

Round 9: Rome Travel Quiz Questions

1. What is the name of the main street that runs from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia?
2. What is the name of the steps on Piazza di Spagna?
3. Which chapel’s ceiling did Michelangelo paint?
4. How many airports are there in Rome (+ bonus points for the names)?
5. On which metro line is the Colosseum?
6. What is the largest station in Rome?
7. On which piazza can you find a monument that honours the first king of Italy?
8. Which rivers are represented on the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (1 point per river)?
9. What is the name of the passage that connects the Vatican to Castel Sant’Angelo?
10. What is the name of the public transport company that operates most of the public transport lines in Rome?

Round 10: Famous landmarks in Rome Picture Quiz

Name all these famous landmarks in Rome. Each correct answer will score 1 point.

Questions and Answers about Rome, Italy

Yaaay, you made it through the 9 rounds of questions! Well done! Now is time to discover the answers and how many points you scored!

Round 1: Rome General Knowledge Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Rome only has one sister city. Which one is it? Paris
2. Which independent nation lies within the city of Rome? Vatican City.
3. Which famous abbreviated phrase means “The Senate and People of Rome”? SPQR
4. When did Romulus found Rome? 753 BC.
5. Which river flows through Rome? River Tiber
6. What is Rome’s most popular nickname? The Eternal City.
7. Which city was the capital of Italy before Rome? Florence.
8. What is the biggest university in Rome? La Sapienza University.
9. On how many hills is Rome built on? Seven.
10.  Which Italian region is Rome the capital of? Lazio

Round 2: Rome General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Which animals are free to roam in Rome and have permits to live where they were born without disturbance? Cats
2. How much money is tossed in the Trevi Fountain every day (estimation)? 3,000 euros
3. Where are the coins collected in the Trevi Fountain donated? Catholic Charity and Caritas
4. How many fountains are there in Rome? 2000
5. What is the largest church in the world, located in Vatican City? St Peter’s Basilica
6. How many churches are there in Rome? 900
7. What is the size of Rome in square kilometres? 1,285 Square km.
8. When was the Great Fire of Rome? AD 64
9.  What is the Ponentino? A wind.
10.  How many Rioni of Rome are there (districts)? 22

Round 3: Roman Movies & TV Shows Quiz Questions and Answers

Here are some questions  about movies and TV shows filmed or set in Rome.

1. What is the name of the movie that was set in Rome and directed by Ben Stiller in 2016? Zoolander 2.
2. Who played the role of princess Anne in Roman Holiday? Audrey Hepburn.
3. What were Roman actors called? Histriones.
4. Who played the role of charming sociopath Tom Ripley in The Talented Mr. Ripley? Matt Damon.
5. How many Oscars did the movie Roma win? Three.
6. Who has directed the 2012 Romance/Comedy film To Rome With Love? Woody Allen.
7. Who died in the Vatican, at the beginning of the movie, Angels & Demons? The Pope.
8. What is the name of Marisa Tomei’s role in “Only You”, a romantic drama directed by Harry Wootliff? Faith.
9. In which movie can you see Anita Ekberg swim in the Trevi Fountain? La dolce vita.
10.  What is the name of Julia Robert’s character in Eat Pray Love? Elizabeth Gilbert

Round 4: Roman History Quiz Questions and Answers

1. On which hill were Remus and Romulus found? Palatine Hill
2. Which creature nursed Remus and Romulus? She-wolf
3. At what point did Rome finally destroy Carthage (in the Third Punic War)? 146 BC.
4. Which Roman City was buried and destroyed during the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D? Pompeii.
5. Which tribe successfully invaded Italy, which included the sacking of Rome in 410? Visigoths.
6. What is the name of the former Roman temple, now a Catholic church, in Rome built by Marcus Agrippa?  Pantheon.
7. Who was allowed to wear togas in Ancient Rome? Only free-born Men.
8. Which Roman emperor was singing and playing the fiddle while Rome burned to the ground during the Great Fire of Rome? Emperor Nero.
9. What was Rome’s port city until the 4th century A.D.? Ostia Antica.
10. Who began the construction of the Aurelian Wall? Emperor Aurelian

Round 5: Roman Empire Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Who was the famous Roman general who conquered Gaul? Gaius Julius Caesar
2. Which Roman general formed the first Triumvirate in 60 BC? Pompeii
3. Which Roman Emperor declared that Christianity is the official religion of the empire? Emperor Theodosius.
4. Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to the city of Byzantium in 330 CE? Constantine the Great.
5. Who was the leader of the military forces of Carthage that fought against Rome in the Second Punic War? Hannibal Barca.
6. Who was the first king of Rome? Romulus
7. Who was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire? Augustus.
8. Which Egyptian ruler was Julius Caesar’s lover? Cleopatra
9. Which latin sentence, attributed to Julius Caesar, means “I came, I saw, I conquered”? Veni vidi vici
10. At what battle Cn. Julius Agricola defeated the Caledonii in A.D. 83? Mons Graupius.

Round 6: Rome Music Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Who sang the official anthem of AS Roma football club? Antonello Venditti.
2. Which album of Claudio Baglioni stayed in the charts for 27 weeks? La Vita é Adesso.
3. Which artist from Rome has studied at the European Academy of Dramatic Art and has starred in the film Pazze di Me? Margherita Vicario.
4. What year did Ennio Morricone win his first oscars? 2016.
5. Where the Rock in Roma 2019 music festival was held in Rome? Capannelle Racecourse.
6. Who has won the Italy’s most prestigious award, the Targa Tenco by his self-titled debut album in 1994? Daniele Silvestri.
7. Which singer from Rome has sung Per un Bacio (For a Kiss) and La Matrona (The Matron)? Margherita Vicario.
8. Who always organized the Roma Jazz Festival in Rome ? International Music Festival Foundation (IMF).
9. Which Rome born singer sang ‘Grazie Roma’? Antonello Venditti
10. Which Roman singer released an album called ‘The Space Between’ in 2007? Chiara Civello

Round 7: Rome sport Quiz Questions and Answers

1. What are the two football teams in Rome? A.S. Roma and Lazio
2. Who were the athletes that competed in sports in ancient Rome? Slaves, Criminals and prisoners.
3. Where were chariot races held in ancient Rome? Circus Maximus.
4. Who was the most famous roman chariot racer? Gaius Appuleius Diocles.
5. Which sports facility hosts the Coppa Italia? Stadio Olimpico
6. In which year did Rome hold the Summer Olympics? 1960
7. Who was the winner of Rally Di Roma Capitale 2019? Giandomenico Basso.
8. How many horses pulled a Roman chariot? Four.
9. Who used to fight in the colosseum? Gladiators.
10. Which year the Giro d’Italia grand finale was held in Rome? 2018.

Round 8: Rome – True or False – Answers

You will find below 10 statements about Rome. They can be true or false. Indicated which one you think. Each correct answer is worth one point.

1. The population of Rome is under 2 million inhabitants. False
2. The President of the Republic of Italy resides in the Quirinal Palace. True
3. The Trastevere is located south of the Vatican. True
4. Campo de’ Fiori is an urban park in Rome. False, it’s an outdoor market
5. There are more than 900 churches in Rome. True
6. Rome is the economical centre of Italy. False, it’s Milan
7. Rome was the last city-state to become part of a unified Italy. True
8. Romulus killed his twin brother, Remus. True
9. The Spanish Steps are actually French. True
10. There are more inhabitants in Rome than Madrid. False

Round 9: Rome Travel Quiz Questions and Answers

1. What is the name of the main street that runs from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia? Via del Corso
2. What is the name of the steps on Piazza di Spagna? Spanish Steps
3. Which chapel’s ceiling did Michelangelo paint? Sistine Chapel
4. How many airports are there in Rome (+ bonus points for the names)? Two. Fiumicino or Ciampino
5. On which metro line is the Colosseum? B (blue)
6. What is the largest station in Rome? Roma Termini
7. On which piazza can you find a monument that honours the first king of Italy? Piazza Venezia (The Victor Emmanuel II National Monument)
8. Which rivers are represented on the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (1 point per river)? The Nile, the Danube, the Ganges and the Río de la Plata.
9. What is the name of the passage that connects the Vatican to Castel Sant’Angelo? The Passetto di Borgo
10. What is the name of the public transport company that operates most of the public transport lines in Rome? ATAC

Round 10: Famous landmarks in Rome Picture Quiz Answers

Here are the famous landmarks in Rome you could see in the picture round.

1. Trevi Fountain
2. Castel Sant’Angelo
3. Pantheon
4. Piazza Navona
5. Colosseum
6. Circus Maximus
7. Spanish Steps
8. St Peter’s Basilica
9. Piazza del Popolo
10. Victor Emmanuel II Monument

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