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Example Question #221 : Ancient History: Rome
What was the single most significant military action of the Flavian Dynasty (69-96 CE)?
The siege of Jerusalem by Titus
The invasion of Britain by Vespasian
The unsuccessful siege of Jerusalem by Vespasian
None of these
The siege of Jerusalem by Titus
By far the most significant military action of the Flavian dynasty was Titus' siege and destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. The siege was bloody, and near genocidal in nature, but was considered a major victory for the Empire at the time, and was by far the largest military action of the Dynasty, in terms of man-power and scale.
Example Question #222 : Ancient History: Rome
Which group most actively resisted Roman cultural assimilation?
Jewish people
Greek people
Gaulic people
Frankish people
Celtic people
Jewish people
The Jewish people of Rome held several rebellions against the Empire in the first and second centuries CE. These revolts spurred from various emperor's lack of regard for Jewish customs and practices, and from disagreements on taxation. The other answers are incorrect because these peoples generally assimilated into Roman culture over time.
Example Question #223 : Ancient History: Rome
Hadrian’s Wall was a large fortifications marking the northernmost province of the Roman Empire. In which modern-day country does it reside?
Ireland
The United Kingdom
Germany
France
Denmark
The United Kingdom
The northernmost province of the Roman empire was Brittania, what we would call the United Kingdom, so that would be the best choice. The Roman Empire did hold Gaul - France and northern Italy - and various parts of Germany for many years, but they were not the northernmost provinces. Lastly, the Roman Empire never held territory in Denmark or Ireland, so neither of those countries would be good choices.
Example Question #55 : The Early Roman Empire (31 Bce 284 Ce)
The conquests of Tiberius were predominantly focused on extending Roman territory further into __________.
the Middle East
northern Europe
the British Isles
North Africa
central Asia
northern Europe
Tiberius was one of the most accomplished conquerors in the history of the Roman Empire, not to mention the second Emperor of Rome. He led the conquests of large parts of northern Europe (then called Germania) during the reign of Augustus Caesar. During his own subsequent reign, he ordered his adopted-son Germanicus to continue the conquest of northern Europe.
Example Question #224 : Ancient History: Rome
__________ was the first Roman leader to attempt to invade Britain.
Pliny the Elder
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Gaius Marius
Lucius Sulla
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar was the first Roman leader to attempt to invade Britain. He led a limited Roman invasion of the British Isles in 55 and 54 BCE, as part of the Gallic Wars. Several subsequent Roman leaders contributed to the gradual conquest of Britain, which was effectively completed in 43 CE, during the reign of the Emperor Claudius.
Example Question #225 : Ancient History: Rome
The Marcomannic Wars were primarily fought between the Roman Empire and __________.
the Iceni tribe of Britain
Germanic tribes
rebels in Egypt
rebels in Judaea
the Parthian Empire
Germanic tribes
The Marcomannic Wars were fought between 167 and 180 CE between the forces of the Roman Empire and several Germanic tribes located in central Europe. The Marcomannic Wars ended in victory for Rome and the extension of Roman influence further into northern and eastern Europe.
Example Question #226 : Ancient History: Rome
The Iceni tribe notably opposed the Romans after the Roman conquest of __________.
Germania
Britain
Judaea
Egypt
Gaul
Britain
The Iceni tribe was one of the most powerful tribes in Britain at the time of the Roman conquest (during the reign of Claudius, in 43 CE). They initially allied with the Roman invaders, but soon rebelled against what they viewed as unfair practices on the part of the Romans. The Iceni rebellion threatened Roman Britain for some time and led to the burning of Londinium (Roman London). The rebellion was eventually crushed and the Iceni were absorbed into wider British-Roman society.
Example Question #227 : Ancient History: Rome
Petra was conquered during the reign of __________.
Trajan
Hadrian
Vespasian
Titus
Augustus Caesar
Trajan
Petra was conquered in 107 CE, during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Trajan is notable for presiding over the Roman Empire during its greatest territorial extent.
Example Question #228 : Ancient History: Rome
Which of these women was the famous ruler of the Iceni?
Theodora
Hatshepsut
Boudicca
Brunhilde
Cleopatra
Boudicca
Boudicca is remembered by history for leading the Iceni rebellion against the Roman occupation of Britain in 60 CE. The Iceni were Celtic speaking people who lived in Britain before the Roman invasion. Boudicca’s rebellion threatened Roman holdings in Britain for some time before she was eventually defeated.
Example Question #229 : Ancient History: Rome
The Marcomannic Wars were fought during the reign of __________.
Vespasian
Diocletian
Antoninus Pius
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius
The Marcomannic Wars were fought during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, from 167 to 180 CE. Victory in the Marcomannic Wars allowed Rome to expand its territory and sphere of influence further into northern and eastern Europe.
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