The Early Roman Empire (31 BCE- 284 CE) - AP European History

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.

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.

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.

Vespasian was the last of four emperors who ruled during the Year of Four Emperors, following the death of Emperor Nero. Vespasian rose to power in Rome, after leading the suppression of the Judean rebellion in 69 CE. He seized power that same year and ruled as the ninth Roman Emperor until 79 CE.

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.

Claudius was the fourth Emperor of Rome. He became emperor following the assassination of Caligula. Claudius was an able administrator and an enthusiastic lawmaker. One of his most notable accomplishments includes leading the Roman conquest of Britain in 43 CE.

Trajan’s Column was built to commemorate the Emperor Trajan’s conquest of Dacia in 106 CE. Dacia had been an independent kingdom (located to the north of Greece) during the early years of the Roman Empire. The barbarian people living in Dacia, however, routinely invaded Roman territory to the south and west, and so they became a target for Roman expansion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Battle of Milvian Bridge was fought in 312 CE between the forces of Constantine and the forces of his rival for political power, Maxentius. It was part of the Civil War of the Tetrarchy. Victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge allowed Constantine to consolidate his power and ended the rule of the Tetrarchy.

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.

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.

Kafka and Lord Byron were prominent authors, however they lived many centuries after the fall of Rome, so they would not be good choices. Homer was the Greek poet who composed The Odyssey and The Iliad, but he did not write the poem in question, so he would not be a good choice. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and wrote some of the most important works in Stoicism, however he did not write the Metamorphoses, so he would not be a good choice. Lastly, Ovid is most famous for the poem in question, so he would be the best choice.

Early Roman society was divided up into two major classes - plebeians and patricians.

Patricians were the 'noblemen' or aristocrats of Ancient Roman society. They held most of the positions in Roman assemblies, were the only group allowed to be part of the priesthood, and generally held far more power than most others. One could only become a patrician through birthright.

The plebeians included everyone else, excluding slaves. They comprised the lower and working class folk. Compared to the patricians, they held very little power in the early Roman empire, and had to work much harder to attain wealth and social status.

Livy, also known as Titus Livius, lived in Rome in the first century BCE. He is one of the most famous Roman historians and is most notable for comprehensive history he wrote on the development of the Roman Republic.

The Aeneid is an epic poem written by the Roman author, Virgil, around 20 BCE. In The Aeneid, Virgil tells the story of the foundation of Rome by refugees fleeing the Trojan War.

Claudius Ptolemy lived in Alexandria, in Roman Egypt, in the second century CE. The key to understanding this question is to know that the last name Ptolemy was a name associated with Hellenistic or Roman rule in Egypt.

The Latin phrase Mare Nostrum translates as “Our Sea.” It was the Roman name for the Mediterranean, and reflects their hegemonic desires. We might compare the Roman belief in their ownership of the Mediterranean with the American concept of Manifest Destiny.