Ancient History and Civilizations at Seven Hills

Fall 2026 - National Roman Civilization Exam - Prep Class

Meets: Fall, 2026. Please contact us for more information.

This class prepares students for the National Roman Civilization Exam (NRCE), a 50-question multiple choice exam testing knowledge of ancient Roman history and culture from 753 BC through the reign of Constantine the Great. The novice level is designed for students in grades 8 and below.

Over the course of the year, students will explore two major areas: Roman history and Roman civilization. In Roman history, we will cover the three great periods of Rome: the Monarchy, the Republic, and the Empire, with approximately equal attention to each. In Roman civilization, we will dive into the interesting details of daily life in the ancient world, including food and meals, clothing, housing, religion, holidays and festivals, gladiatorial games, chariot races, the Roman theater, roads, baths, military life, slavery, geography, and travel and communication.

Classes will be discussion-based, with a focus on building a deep and lasting understanding of the Roman world rather than simple memorization. Students who take this class will not only be well-prepared for the NRCE but will come away with a foundation in Roman history and culture.