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Who was the brother of Numitor that overthrew him?
Who was the brother of Numitor that overthrew him?
What event led to the kidnapping of the Sabine women?
What event led to the kidnapping of the Sabine women?
What characterized Romulus's leadership compared to Numa Pompilius's?
What characterized Romulus's leadership compared to Numa Pompilius's?
What significant act was Servius Tullius known for as a child?
What significant act was Servius Tullius known for as a child?
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What did the four men do after Lucretia’s tragedy?
What did the four men do after Lucretia’s tragedy?
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What title did Augustus adopt to signify his position in Rome?
What title did Augustus adopt to signify his position in Rome?
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Which Emperor is known for being declared Emperor during an assassination?
Which Emperor is known for being declared Emperor during an assassination?
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What major construction was completed using funds from the sacking of Jerusalem?
What major construction was completed using funds from the sacking of Jerusalem?
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Which Emperor was assassinated and replaced by Nerva?
Which Emperor was assassinated and replaced by Nerva?
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Which Emperor is remembered for his military campaigns to annex Armenia and conquer Parthia?
Which Emperor is remembered for his military campaigns to annex Armenia and conquer Parthia?
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What significant reform did Caracalla implement regarding Roman citizenship?
What significant reform did Caracalla implement regarding Roman citizenship?
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Who was known as the 'mother of the camp' and had significant influence in Rome?
Who was known as the 'mother of the camp' and had significant influence in Rome?
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What was the consequence faced by the Senate after the assassination of a particular Emperor?
What was the consequence faced by the Senate after the assassination of a particular Emperor?
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Which Emperor is known for building a wall in Britannia?
Which Emperor is known for building a wall in Britannia?
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Which Emperor is often associated with executing people without explanation and portraying himself as a god?
Which Emperor is often associated with executing people without explanation and portraying himself as a god?
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What was a significant outcome of Cato the Elder's persuasion regarding Carthage?
What was a significant outcome of Cato the Elder's persuasion regarding Carthage?
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Which political party was Marius' main rival during the power struggles in Rome?
Which political party was Marius' main rival during the power struggles in Rome?
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What triggered the civil war involving Octavian and Marc Antony?
What triggered the civil war involving Octavian and Marc Antony?
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What was the significance of crossing the Rubicon for Julius Caesar?
What was the significance of crossing the Rubicon for Julius Caesar?
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What action did Crassus take to deal with the escaped slaves led by Spartacus?
What action did Crassus take to deal with the escaped slaves led by Spartacus?
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Which of the following was a consequence of Lucullus’ shifts in power to Pompey?
Which of the following was a consequence of Lucullus’ shifts in power to Pompey?
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What was the relationship between Julius Caesar and Cleopatra?
What was the relationship between Julius Caesar and Cleopatra?
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What event led to Marc Antony's defeat in Alexandria?
What event led to Marc Antony's defeat in Alexandria?
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What did the Julian Law Concerning Citizenship achieve for the Italians?
What did the Julian Law Concerning Citizenship achieve for the Italians?
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What role did Cicero play in thwarting Catiline's plans?
What role did Cicero play in thwarting Catiline's plans?
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Study Notes
Roman Emperors and Key Events
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Early Kings:
- Amulius: Numitor's brother, overthrew Numitor, exiled him, and tried to kill Romulus and Remus.
- Romulus: Founder and first king of Rome, killed his twin brother Remus.
- Shepard: Adopted Romulus and Remus.
- Numa Pompilius: Peaceful king, opposite of Amulius; built Rome's oldest city walls
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Republic & Early Empire (republican period):
- Sabine Women: Kidnapping of Sabine women to increase Rome's population.
- Tarquinius Sextus: Rape of Lucretia, led to the overthrow of the monarchy.
- Lucretia: Virtuous wife, her rape led to the end of the monarchy.
- Consuls: Elected officials, responsible for legislative, elective, and judicial purposes, but biased towards wealthy.
- Carthage: Rome's rival, engaged in wars, Rome won, and annexed Sicily.
- Hannibal: Carthaginian general, nearly destroyed Rome, crossed Alps, important in Punic Wars.
- Cato the Elder: Convinced Rome to destroy Carthage.
- Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus: Serving as Tribunes of the Plebs, they introduced land reforms to address issues of wealthy individuals taking over family farms.
- Cicero: Politician who thwarted Catiline's conspiracy to overthrow the consul.
- Catiline: Plotted to overthrow the consul, exposed by Cicero.
- Julian Law Concerning Citizenship: Granted citizenship to Italians.
- Marius and Sulla: Competing generals, political rivals, civil wars between Optimates and Populares.
- Spartacus: Slave revolt, led by Spartacus; Crassus crushed the rebellion.
- Crassus: Crushed Spartacus' revolt, later defeated in Parthia.
- Mithradates VI: King of Pontus, fought several wars with Rome, defeated by Pompey.
- Pompey: Defeated Mithradates, expanded Roman territory, fled to Egypt and was assassinated.
- Caesar: Key figure in the Roman Republic's transition to empire. Invaded Gaul, became dictator for life, assassinated.
- Second Triumvirate: Octavian, Marc Anthony, Lepidus.
- Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt, involved in affairs with Caesar and Marc Anthony, led to civil war.
- Octavian: Emerged victorious from the civil wars, changed his name to Augustus, became first Roman Emperor.
Early Emperors (Early Empire)
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Augustus: First Emperor of Rome (Princeps), promoted peace, reformed Roman society.
- Pax Romana: Period of relative peace and prosperity under Augustus.
- Tiberius: Augustus' successor.
- Caligula: Cruel and erratic emperor.
- Claudius: Emperor after Caligula.
- Nero: Emperor who blamed Christians for the fire that destroyed Rome.
- Vespasian: Emperor after Nero, started the Flavian dynasty.
- Titus: Emperor, son of Vespasian, completed the Colosseum.
- Domitian: Emperor following Titus, violent.
- Nerva: Emperor who started the Nerva–Antonine dynasty.
High Empire (High Empire)
- Trajan: Successful military leader, expanded the empire, known for public works.
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Hadrian: Emporer known for his travels and building of the Hadrian's Wall.
- Antinous: Hadrian's lover.
- Antoninus Pius: Peaceful emperor, favored by the people.
- Marcus Aurelius: Emperor, known for his stoic philosophy.
- Commodus: Emperor, known for his cruelty.
Crisis of the Third Century (Crisis of the Third Century)
- Septimius Severus: Emperor, first African emperor.
- Julia Domna: Wife of Septimius Severus, influential in Roman politics.
- Caracalla: Son of Septimius Severus, murdered his brother Geta, granted citizenship to all free men.
- Geta: Son of Septimius Severus.
Late Empire (Late Empire)
- Diocletian: Emperor who divided the empire into four parts.
- Maximian: Diocletian's co-emperor.
- Galerius: One of Diocletian's caesars.
- Constantine: Emperor, converted to Christianity.
- Maxentius: Emperor, defeated by Constantine.
- Romulus Augustulus: Last Roman Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- Odoacer: Foreign general who ended the Western Roman Empire.
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Test your knowledge about the early kings of Rome and pivotal events in the Republic and Early Empire periods. This quiz covers the foundational stories, such as the tales of Romulus, the kidnapping of the Sabine women, and the rise of prominent figures like Hannibal. Understand how these events shaped the future of Rome.
