Ancient Rome Emperor History Trivia Facts! Quiz

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    The last of the bad Emporers. Legend has it he played the Lyre while to town of Rome's insulaes were burning, which he blamed the Christians on.

    • Tiberius
    • Nero
    • Caligula
    • Cladius
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The Roman Empire has to be one of the most interesting ones in history, and this is not because of how big of an area it conquered but also the amount of growth that the regions underwent under the Roman rule. Just how much do you know the Roman law? Do you think that you have what it takes to conquer the Ancient Rome emperor history trivia? Give it a try!

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    Ruled from 37- 41 AD.  Bankrupts the Treasury. Instates his horse as a Roman Senator and passes a noise ordinance punishable by death along his stables. "little boots"

    • Tiberius

    • Nero

    • Cladius

    • Caligula

    Correct Answer
    A. Caligula
    Explanation
    Caligula is the correct answer because he ruled from 37-41 AD and is known for his extravagant and tyrannical behavior. He bankrupted the Treasury through excessive spending, demonstrated his madness by appointing his horse as a senator, and enforced a noise ordinance punishable by death to maintain silence around his stables. Caligula's nickname, "little boots," is also mentioned, further confirming his identity as the answer.

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    This Emporer ruled from 41- 54 AD. He was assassinated by his own wife who tricked him into drinking poison. He also expanded the Empire to create revenue only to again bankrupt the treasury.

    • Tiberius

    • Nero

    • Caligula

    • Cladius

    Correct Answer
    A. Cladius
    Explanation
    Cladius is the correct answer because he ruled from 41-54 AD and was assassinated by his own wife who tricked him into drinking poison. He also expanded the Empire to create revenue but ended up bankrupting the treasury.

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    Ruled from 14- 37 AD. Began his reign with much faith from the people and was the successor (although not hand-picked) of Augustus Octavian ( the first emperor of Rome)

    • Tiberius

    • Nero

    • Caligula

    • Claduis

    Correct Answer
    A. Tiberius
    Explanation
    Tiberius is the correct answer because he ruled from 14-37 AD and was the successor of Augustus Octavian, the first emperor of Rome. Although he was not hand-picked by Augustus, he initially had the faith of the people. This information matches the given description.

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    Who was the father of Romulus and Remus?

    • Jupiter

    • King Numitor

    • Mars

    • A wolf

    Correct Answer
    A. Mars
    Explanation
    Mars is considered to be the father of Romulus and Remus according to Roman mythology. The story goes that the twins were born to the Vestal Virgin, Rhea Silvia, and the god Mars. Their birth was seen as a threat to the ruler at the time, King Numitor, who was the grandfather of the twins. Consequently, they were abandoned and left to die, but were rescued and nurtured by a she-wolf. Mars, being their biological father, is thus the correct answer.

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