1. Why was Pompey called Magnus?
   A)  He was related to Gaius Magnus who acted as his Patron in his early political career.

   B)  He dined too much on delicacies and did not keep to his Weight Watchers diet.

   C)  Recognition awarded to him following his successful campaigns in 81 BC.

2. What was the Rubicon that Caesar crossed?
   A)  a Roman road from Rome to Gaul

   B)  a small river in northern Italy

   C)  a mountain in the foothills of the Alps

3. In episode 4, Vorenus brings special offerings to the god Ianus (or Janus). To which aspect of life was this god connected?
   A)  The well being of all plebeian families, like the Voreni.

   B)  Janus is the protector of all business people.

   C)  Janus is the god of all doors, things old and new, new starts in life, such as newly started enterprises.

4. At which of the following battles did Caesar defeat the Belgae?
   A)  Battle of the Arar

   B)  Battle of the Axona

   C)  Battle of the Sabis

5. In the series as well as in his real life, Caesar suffers from a disease nowadays called epilepsy. Wat is the ancient Roman name for the disease?
   A)  morbus ferialis

   B)  morbus comitialis

   C)  morbus epilepticus

6. In Episode I, we see part of the wedding ceremony between Pompey and Cornellia. One of the actions in the ceremony is when Cornelia extends her hands to touch fire and water, the so called "Aquae et Ignis Communicatio". What does this symbolize?
   A)  the heat of union for producing children and the purity of heart

   B)  The cooking and washing, which were her responsibility

   C)  the sustenance that would be given to teh gods daily in ritual

   D)  the elements of fire and water, to be combined with the husband’s air and earth

7. In HBO’s Rome, Cleopatra is being held by her brother/husband and was rescued by Pullo and Vorenus on orders from Caesar. Where was the real Cleopatra during this time?
   A)  n Ascalon just beyond the Egyptian frontier with her army after having been deposed in 49 BC.

   B)  In Hermonthis in Upper Egypt with her supporters where she’d taken part in the ceremonies

   C)  In the frontier post of Pelusium on the lower slopes of Mount Casius.

8. In various episodes of the series, you can hear the Latin expression "gerrae!" uttered by several characters. What is the meaning of this?
   A)  great!

   B)  carry on!

   C)  rubbish!

9. Why is the fourth episode of the "ROME" series called "Stealing from Saturn"?
   A)  Because precious offerings in Saturns temple are stolen in this episode

   B)  Because Caesar’s men have stolen Saturn’s effigy to strike fear in the hearts of the Pompeians who didn’t leave Rome

   C)  Because Pompey has ordered the State’s gold at the aerarium, in the cellar of Saturn’s temple to be taken for his disposal

10. The last episode of the "ROME" series contains the murder of Caesar on the Ides of March. Yet the episode is called "The Kalends of February". What happens on this day?
   A)  Caesar has decreed that on this day 100 new man be raised to the senatorial ranks.

   B)  On this day, Caesar gets the first augurium that he should beware of the Ides of March.

   C)  On this day, Pullo and Vorenus receive special praise by the people, because they have become heroes of the arena.