There are very few times throughout history more interesting than the Roman Empire. That civilization had reached such a tremendous point and then had it all fall apart is one of the most fascinating stories that the human species has ever told. For that reason, it is no secret that history experts have long considered the Roman Empire an important field of study. This is evidenced by just how important of a role it plays when we talk about human history.
For people who study history and really enjoy learning about it, the Roman Empire is one of the most frequently talked about subjects. If you consider yourself something of a history expert then you might do well on this Roman Empire quiz. You will have to know a lot about the different emperors, wars, and differing periods of time that existed within this era. If you think you have what it takes to do well on this quiz, then go ahead and give it your best shot.
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🏰 Only History Scholars Can Pass This Roman Empire Quiz Questions
What were the two official languages spoken in the Roman Empire?
Latin and German
English and Greek
Latin and Greek
Greek and Italian
What Roman emperor was kidnapped by pirates as a child and would later have all of his kidnappers captured and executed?
Augustus
Aulus Vitellius
Nero
Julius Caesar
69 A.D. in the Roman Empire is known as "The Year of the ____ Emperors" due to the number of people who were emperor that year.
Two
Four
Five
Three
What volcano erupted in 79 A.D. and destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae?
Mount Vesuvius
Magnaghi
Solfatara
Mount Epomeo
The Pax Romana is a time period in the Roman Empire characterized by what?
War
Famine
Chickenpox
Peace
Which emperor's rule from 180 to 192 A.D. is commonly marked as the end of the Pax Romana period of peace?
Pertinax
Commodus
Didius Julianus
Lucius Verus
Which general led the Roman conquest of Britain?
Nero Claudius Drusus
Aulus Plautius
Gnaeus Julius Agricola
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
Who did Emperor Nero blame for the Great Fire of Rome in 64 A.D.?
Christians
Millennials on social media
The British
House Targaryen
What Roman emperor declared a 100-day celebration upon the opening of the Colosseum in 80 A.D.?
Nerva
Titus
Domitian
Vespasian
What Roman general, statesman, and architect created the Pantheon?
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
Heracleides
Cyrus
Who is sometimes referred to as the "Mad Emperor of Rome"?
Trajan
Claudius
Caligula
Tiberius
Which Roman emperor originally ruled alongside his brother from February 4, 211 A.D. until having his brother Geta killed on February 2, 212 A.D.? This emperor would continue to rule until his own assassination 5 years later.
Macrinus
Elagabalus
Caracalla
Diadumenian
What Roman commander and "Emperor in the West" is considered the founder of the Gallic Empire?
Gallienus
Postumus
Victorinus
Aureolus
The rise of which Roman emperor and his defeat of Valerius Severus in 307 A.D. led to the Civil wars of the Tetrarchy?
Maxentius
Diocletian
Constantius I
Vetranio
Who is known as the last of the Western Roman emperors and ruled until 476 A.D.?
Romulus Augustus
Justin I
Marcus
Basiliscus
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8 / 15 I never learnt Roman history at school just learnt it watching a tv program called Horrible History
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