Wars, Uprisings, and Conflicts - 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.

The Latin League was a confederation of geographically related cities and towns. After their unsuccessful was with Priscus they were "convinced" to join the Kingdom of Rome. Priscus also fought the Sabines, but this was after his aggression against the Latin League.

The First Triumvirate was an infamous unofficial alliance between Julius Caesar, Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great), and Marcus Crassus.

It lasted from roughly 59 BCE to 53 BCE and ended with the death of Marcus Crassus at the hands of the Parthians.

Following Marcus Crassus' death, Julius Caesar and Pompey would go on to fight a civil war with each other, ultimately ending in Pompey's death and firmly establishing Julius Caesar's role as dictator for life.

In 49 BCE, Julius Caesar led a single legion south Across the Rubicon which marked the border between Gaul and Italy, breaking Roman law and leading to the start of the Roman Civil War.

This action has led to the idiom "crossing the Rubicon," which means to make a decision or perform an action that goes past the point of no return.

Cincinnatus was a consul of Rome during the era of the Roman Republic. He also served as temporary dictator during a time of great crisis. He led the defense of the city of Rome against invading “barbarians,” and, for voluntarily surrendering his absolute authority, he is often regarded as an example of honor and civic virtue.

The Battle of Actium was a naval engagement fought between the forces of Octavian and the combined fleet of Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BCE. It culminated in total victory for Octavian and brought to an end any realistic chance that Mark Antony had of winning the war of the Roman Republic. Mark Antony would soldier on for another year, but eventually his army deserted him and Cleopatra committed suicide.

The Social War was fought between Rome and her former allies in Italy. A collection of city-states who were dissatisfied with Roman rule in central and southern Italy rebelled in 91 BCE. They were swiftly crushed by the Roman Republic, but to prevent future conflict the government of the Roman Republic conceded to most of the rebels’ demands.