How Well Do You Know Roman History?

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    Which Roman Emperor is said to have played a musical instrument as he watched Rome burn? - ProProfs

    Which Roman Emperor is said to have played a musical instrument as he watched Rome burn?

    • Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
    • Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (Caligula)
    • Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
    • Marcus Cocceius Nerva
    • Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Numantinus
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Test your knowledge of Roman History, covering key events, figures, and foundational aspects from ancient Rome.

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  • 2. 
    What does SPQR stand for? - ProProfs

    What does SPQR stand for?

    • Substratus Pontifex Quadrupedans Rabidus

    • Sterculinum Praegelidus Quadrifidus et Ruditum

    • Senatus et Populus Quorum Romanorum

    • Sextus Proavitum Quidam Raptoris est

    • Septum Praetorius Quietus et Repletus est

    Correct Answer
    A. Senatus et Populus Quorum Romanorum
    Explanation
    SPQR stands for Senatus et Populus Quorum Romanorum.

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    Which emperor built a wall across northern Great Britain? - ProProfs

    Which emperor built a wall across northern Great Britain?

    • Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus

    • Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus

    • Lucius Aurelius Verus

    • Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus

    • Publius Aelius Hadrianus

    Correct Answer
    A. Publius Aelius Hadrianus
    Explanation
    Publius Aelius Hadrianus, also known as Hadrian, is the emperor who built a wall across northern Great Britain. Hadrian's Wall was constructed during his reign from 122 AD to 128 AD. The wall was built to mark the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire and served as a defensive fortification. It stretched across approximately 73 miles, from the east coast to the west coast of Britain, and was intended to control and regulate movement between Roman-controlled territory and the northern tribes. Hadrian's Wall is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom.

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  • 4. 
    Which refugee from Troy was the legendary founder of Alba Longa near Rome? - ProProfs

    Which refugee from Troy was the legendary founder of Alba Longa near Rome?

    • Silivius

    • Iulus Ascanius

    • Brutus

    • Aeneus

    • Dardanus

    Correct Answer
    A. Aeneus
    Explanation
    Aeneus is the correct answer because he is the legendary founder of Alba Longa near Rome. Aeneus was a refugee from Troy and the son of Anchises and Venus. After the fall of Troy, Aeneus embarked on a journey that eventually led him to Italy. He settled in the region and became the ancestor of the Roman people. Alba Longa was founded by Aeneus and became an important city in Roman mythology and history.

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    Which Roman general made arguably the greatest reforms to the Roman Army in about 107 B.C.? - ProProfs

    Which Roman general made arguably the greatest reforms to the Roman Army in about 107 B.C.?

    • Gaius Marius

    • Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Numantinus

    • Quintus Caecilius Metellus Numidicus

    • Gaius Popillius Laenas

    • Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus

    Correct Answer
    A. Gaius Marius
    Explanation
    Gaius Marius is the correct answer because he is known for making significant reforms to the Roman Army around 107 B.C. These reforms included allowing landless citizens to join the army, providing them with weapons and armor, and creating a standing, professional army that was loyal to the general rather than to the state. This allowed for a more efficient and effective military force, which played a crucial role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire.

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  • 6. 
    The Emperor Augustus Caesar (Octavian) was born in a neighborhood on which Roman hill? - ProProfs

    The Emperor Augustus Caesar (Octavian) was born in a neighborhood on which Roman hill?

    • Aventine Hill

    • Esquiline Hill

    • Palatine Hill

    • Capitoline Hill

    • Caelian Hill

    Correct Answer
    A. Palatine Hill
    Explanation
    The Emperor Augustus Caesar, also known as Octavian, was born in a neighborhood on Palatine Hill. This hill is one of the seven hills of Rome and was considered one of the most prestigious residential areas in ancient Rome. It was also the location of the palaces of the Roman emperors, including Augustus Caesar. Being born in this neighborhood would have given Augustus a privileged upbringing and a strong connection to the center of power in Rome.

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    Who overthrew the last Roman king of the Tarquin monarchy in 509 B.C.? - ProProfs

    Who overthrew the last Roman king of the Tarquin monarchy in 509 B.C.?

    • Lucius Junius Brutus

    • Gaius Julius Caesar

    • Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

    • Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus

    • Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Numantinus

    Correct Answer
    A. Lucius Junius Brutus
    Explanation
    Lucius Junius Brutus is the correct answer because he played a significant role in the overthrow of the last Roman king of the Tarquin monarchy in 509 B.C. He was a Roman politician and founder of the Roman Republic. Brutus, along with his fellow conspirators, led a successful revolt against King Tarquin and established a new system of government, replacing the monarchy with a republic.

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    Who was Emperor when the Roman Empire reached its height? - ProProfs

    Who was Emperor when the Roman Empire reached its height?

    • Marcus Cocceius Nerva

    • Publius Aelius Hadrianus

    • Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus

    • Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus

    • Antoninus Pius

    Correct Answer
    A. Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus
    Explanation
    Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus, also known as Trajan, was the Emperor when the Roman Empire reached its height. He ruled from 98 AD to 117 AD and is considered one of the greatest Roman emperors. During his reign, the Roman Empire expanded to its largest territorial extent, reaching its height in terms of military conquests and economic prosperity. Trajan's rule is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire. He implemented various public works projects, improved infrastructure, and established a stable government, contributing to the Empire's peak of power and influence.

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    Who was the first of the four emperors in the year of the four emperors? - ProProfs

    Who was the first of the four emperors in the year of the four emperors?

    • Otho

    • Galba

    • Vitellius

    • Vespasian

    • Tiberius

    Correct Answer
    A. Galba
    Explanation
    Galba was the first of the four emperors in the year of the four emperors. After the death of Nero in 68 AD, a power struggle ensued, leading to a series of short-lived emperors. Galba, a Roman general, was declared emperor by his troops in Spain. He marched on Rome and was recognized as emperor in 69 AD. However, his reign was marked by financial difficulties and political unrest, leading to his assassination after just seven months in power.

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    Who commanded the Roman army at the Battle of Asculum? - ProProfs

    Who commanded the Roman army at the Battle of Asculum?

    • Pyrrhus of Epirus

    • Consul Publius Decius Mus

    • Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus

    • Consul Gaius Julius Caesar

    • Consul Publius Valerius Laevinus

    Correct Answer
    A. Consul Publius Decius Mus
    Explanation
    Publius Decius Mus commanded the Roman army at the Battle of Asculum.

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