The Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula - Quiz
- 1. Which Roman road connected the eastern and western parts of the Iberian Peninsula?
A) Via Augusta
B) Via Aurelia
C) Via Appia
D) Via Flaminia
- 2. Which city was considered the capital of Roman Hispania?
A) Mérida
B) Cáceres
C) Toletum (Toledo)
D) Tarraco (Tarragona)
- 3. Which language became dominant in the Iberian Peninsula after Romanization?
A) Gothic
B) Celtiberian
C) Latin
D) Phoenician
- 4. Which structure was commonly built to show Roman engineering skills in towns?
A) Defensive walls
B) Castles
C) Aqueducts
D) Basilicas
- 5. What was the primary religion practiced in the Iberian Peninsula before Roman influence?
A) Polytheism with local deities
B) Judaism
C) Zoroastrianism
D) Christianity
- 6. What was the primary economic activity in Roman Hispania?
A) Agriculture
B) Mining diamonds
C) Fishing
D) Textile manufacturing
- 7. Which province of the Iberian Peninsula was known for its olives and olive oil production?
A) Hispania Citerior
B) Hispania Tarraconensis
C) Baetica
D) Lusitania
- 8. Which Roman Emperor was born in the Iberian Peninsula?
A) Caligula
B) Nero
C) Augustus
D) Trajan
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