Nearly 3,000 years ago a small tribe established a settlement in an obscure part of Italy on 7 hills by a river. This small tribe rose to become one of the greatest powers the world has ever known, establishing a rule which would become synonymous with the term 'Empire'.

Our enduring fascination with the Romans could be because of their ruthless efficiency and military prowess, similarities to the way we live today using technologies which have been lost and regained over the past 1,500 years or because of the fascinating characters who made Rome what it was.

Who hasn't heard of Julius Caesar, Nero and Spartacus? Who doesn't regularly use Latin words and phrases which are still in common use today such as 'status quo' and 'alter ego'?

1,000 questions ranging from elementary to difficult and different game modes will help build up and test your knowledge of the places, the people and the history of this great Empire. Whether you want to play under the pressure of a timer or are just a starter seeing how far you can get with multiple choice answers, this app will inspire and build your confidence.

When you have finished this challenge will you, like Julius Caesar, be able to say 'veni, vidi, vici', 'I came, I saw, I conquered'?