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Put these 4 emperors in chronological order: Didius Julianus, Commodus, Septimius Severus, Pertinax. C, P, DJ, SS
In what year did Pertinax, Didius Julianus, and Septimius Severus rule? 193 AD
Which emperor put down Pescinnius Niger, a rival for the Throne in the East? Septimius Severus
Who was the first emperor of equestrian rank? Macrinus
Which emperor was given the nickname "Punic Sulla"? Septimius Severus
The adjective "Punic" referred to Septimius Severus' origins. In what town was Septimius Severus born? Leptis Magna
Name the co-emperor of Marcus Aurelius from 161 to 169 AD Lucius Verus
Name the co-emperor of Valerian from 253-260 who then ruled solo until 268 AD? Gallienus
Name the successor of Aurelian who shares a name with a famous writer? Tacitus
What people did Aetius defeat in 451 AD? the Huns
Where did the battle of 451 against the Huns take place? Catalaunian Plains
Who was the emperor at the time of the 451 AD Battle of the Catalaunian Plains? Valentinian III
At what battle was a Roman army destroyed in 9 AD? Teutoberg Forest
Name the Roman commander who lost three legions at Teutoberg forest (P. Quinctilius) Varus
What did the Romans call the victorious German general Hermann at Teutoberg Forest? Arminius
Name the son of Claudius who was passed over in favor of Nero Britannicus
Name the daughter of Claudius who was married to Nero Britannicus
Name the daughter of Claudius who was married to Nero Octavia
Who was the mother of Octavia and Britannicus? Messalina
Who killed his brother Geta to become sole emperor? Caracalla
Caracalla was a nickname. Why was he so-called? from the long Gallic cloak he wore
Who was the mother of Geta and Caracalla? Julia Domna
Africa was sometimes a trouble spot for Rome even after the final defeat of Carthage. For example, the Numidian Tacfarinas stirred up a considerable insurrection. Under what emperor did this occur? Tiberius
What emperor closed all the pagan temples in 391 AD? Theodosius I
Christianity now became the official religion of the Roman Empire. However, the Christians had had a tough time at the beginning of the century. Who instigated the last great persecution of Christians in 303 AD? Diocletian
Which emperor instituted one of the most severe persecutions of Christians in 249-251 AD? Decius
Who was the 5th Julio-Claudian emperor? Nero
In what year did Augustus die? 14 AD
What was the real name of Caligula? Gaius
Name the last of the 5 Good Emperors Marcus Aurelius
Name the son of Marcus Aurelius who succeeded him Commodus
In what year did Commodus succeed his father as sole emperor? 180 AD
Trajan's column commemorates his victory over what country? Dacia
Which emperor visited every province of his empire? Hadrian
In contrast to Hadrian, his successor never left Italy. Who was it? Antoninus Pius
Who was emperor when the Council of Nicea was held in 324 AD? Constantine
Which emperor was called "The Apostate"? Julian
How was Julian the Apostate related to Constantine? nephew
In what year did Alaric sack Rome? 410 AD
What man bought the Roman Empire at auction in 193 AD? Didius Julianus
How many sesterces did Julianus promise each soldier? 25000
What father-in-law of Pertinax did Julianus outbid for the throne? (T. Flavius Claudianus) Sulpicianus
What man, born at Leptis Magna, ruled as Roman emperor from 193-211 AD? Septimius Severus
Name the two men Septimius Severus had to defeat before becoming sole emperor? Clodius Albinus, Pescennius Niger
Who was the joint ruler of Rome with Romulus? Titus Tatius
Against which king did Rome fight three wars in the 1st century BC? Mithridates
Which Roman general expelled Mithridates from Pontus in 72-71 BC? (L. Licinius) Lucullus
Mithridates is famous for making himself immune to what type of assassination? poison
Which Roman general was the last to win the spoilia opima by killing King Viridomarus in single combat in 222 BC (M. Claudius) Marcellus
Marcellus was called "the Sword of Rome". Who was called "the Shield of Rome"? (Q.) Fabius Maximus
Fabius Maximus and Julius Caesar held the same number of consulships. How many? five
What Roman girl swam the Tiber to escape Lars Porsenna? Cloelia
Lars Porsenna was an Etruscan king. What city served as his capital? Clusium
Who was the maternal grandmother of the wife of Germanicus? Scribonia
Octavian married Scribonia to conciliate her brother's son-in-law. Name this man who signed the Pact of Misenum with the triumvirs in 39 BC? Sextus Pompey
Sextus Pompey had an older brother who fought against Caesar. In what battle did Caesar finally defeat Gnaeus Pompey? Munda
Who won the battle of Caudine Forks? Samnites
In what year was Caudine Forks fought? 321 BC
How did the Samnites punish the Romans for their defeat? sent them under the yoke
During which festival did Clodius dress up as a woman to visit his lady love? Bona Dea
The Bona Dea festival was being celebrated at the home of the Pontifex Maximus. Name him. Julius Caesar
Name the wife involved in the Bona Dea scandal whom Caesar said must be above suspicion Pompeia
With which battle is the saying Veni, vidi, vici connected? Zela
In what year was Zela fought? 47 BC
Caesar defeated Pharnaces at Zela. What king was Pharnaces' father? Mithridates VI
Name the first battle Rome fought against Pyrrhus Heraclea
In what year was Heraclea fought against Pyrrhus? 280 BC
Which Roman refused to be bribed by Pyrrhus? Fabricius
What Roman commander defeated the Carthaginians off Cape Ecnomus in 256 BC? Regulus
Name the Spartan mercenary who advised the Carthaginians during this war Xanthippus
Where did the Romans usually get their slingers? Balearic Islands
From what part of Africa did Caesar's famous archers come? Numidia
3rd king of Rome Tullus Hostilius
Who was born a slave but brought up as a king's son because of an omen witnessed by Tanaquil? Servius Tullius
Who became king by murdering Servius Tullius? Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin the Younger)
What general defeated the Romans at Cannae? Hannibal
In what year did Cannae take place? 216 BC
Where was Hannibal finally defeated? Zama
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