Ancient History: Rome : Rulers of the Empire

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Example Question #11 : The Early Roman Empire (31 Bce 284 Ce)

Upon becoming Emperor, Octavian changed his name to __________.

Possible Answers:

Plutarch

Marcus Aurelius

Julius Caesar

Augustus Caesar

Hadrian

Correct answer:

Augustus Caesar

Explanation:

Octavian became the first Roman Emperor, and in doing so, dismantled the Roman Republic in 27 BCE. He was proclaimed “first citizen of the state” and crowned “Augustus” (“esteemed, revered”) Caesar. His reign marks the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.

Example Question #12 : The Early Roman Empire (31 Bce 284 Ce)

The Roman Empire was largest during the reign of __________.

Possible Answers:

Augustus Caesar

Constantine

Titus

Trajan

Hadrian

Correct answer:

Trajan

Explanation:

Trajan is one of the most accomplished and esteemed emperors in the history of Rome. His reign marks the height of Roman territorial expansion. During his reign, Roman territory stretched from modern-day Portugal to modern-day Syria and Arabia — controlling the entirety of the Mediterranean, North Africa, western and central Europe, and the Near East.

Example Question #11 : The Early Roman Empire (31 Bce 284 Ce)

Which of these Roman emperors is famous, in part, for the construction of a wall across northern England, establishing the northern boundary of the Roman Empire?

Possible Answers:

Hadrian

Antonius Pius

Marcus Aurelius

Claudius

Trajan

Correct answer:

Hadrian

Explanation:

Hadrian’s Wall was built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (construction began circa 120 CE). The wall marked the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire in the British Isles and was constructed to deter barbarian invasions from modern-day Scotland.

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