6 Questions
Who among the following emperors is NOT considered part of the 5 Good Emperors Dynasty?
Caligula
Which emperor is known for his juvenile, incompetent, and decadent rule that contributed to Rome's decline?
Commodus
In which dynasty did the Roman Empire experience high taxes and limited power for the Senate?
Flavian Dynasty
Who started a rumor that Mark Antony and Cleopatra were planning to take control of Rome from Egypt?
Lapidus
Which emperor adopted a wealthy son due to not having any surviving heirs?
Caligula
When did Rome split into two parts according to the text?
Late 300 ADs
Study Notes
Roman Empire Rulers
- Octavian (Augustus) Caesar's nephew becomes Emperor of Rome and institutes Triumvirate (3 men ruling collectively) with Mark Antony and Lepidus.
Triumvirate Period
- Mark Antony stations himself in Egypt with Cleopatra.
- Lepidus starts a rumor that Mark Antony and Cleopatra are planning to take control of Rome from Egypt.
- Augustus reminds Emperor and Rome thrives economically and culturally during his reign.
Julio-Claudian Dynasty
- Augustus (27 BCE-14 AD) adopts Tiberius as his son due to lack of surviving heirs.
- Tiberius (14-37 AD) takes over as Emperor and starts a dynasty of cruel tyrants who use murder as a control factor, humiliate and manipulate the senate, and use imperial money for personal gain.
- Caligula (37-41 AD) rules next, followed by Claudius (41-54 AD) and Nero (54-68 AD), who is eventually struck from Roman official records.
Flavian Dynasty
- Vespasian (69-79 AD) becomes the first Emperor of the Flavian Dynasty and institutes military, senate, and tax reforms.
- The final Emperor of this dynasty rules tyrannically, imposes high taxes, and limits the senate's power, eventually getting struck from Roman official records.
5 Good Emperors Dynasty
- Nerva (96-98 AD) starts the 5 Good Emperors Dynasty, followed by Trajan (98-117 AD), Hadrian (117-138 AD), Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD), and Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD).
- During this period, the empire expands, leadership is consolidated, and the economy thrives.
Decline of the Roman Empire
- Commodus (180-192 AD), the son of Marcus Aurelius, rules incompetently and decadently, leading to the decline of the Roman Empire.
- Repeated attempts are made to reform the empire, but by the late 300's, Rome is divided into two separate entities.
Test your knowledge on the historical events from Octavian (Augustus) Caesar's rise to power, the formation of the Triumvirate, the reign of Augustus, to the beginning of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty in ancient Rome.
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