Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire, beginning his reign in 27 BC?
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Approximately how many people comprised the Roman Empire at its peak?
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During the Roman Empire, what group of people were known as the Patricians?
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The Great Fire of Rome engulfed 2/3 of the land. Who was the emperor of Rome at the time the fire occurred?
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According to the Roman historian Tacitus, who or what did Nero blame the Great Fire of Rome on?
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Although some historians reserve this title for Julius Nepos, who is largely considered to be the last "Western Roman emperor"?
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In the year 235 AD this Roman emperor lost the faith of his armies and was murdered by his own men. His assassination is largely considered the tipping point for the "Crisis of the 3rd Century" endured by the Roman Empire. What was his name?
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It is largely believed that the Bishop of Milan was the first person to use the phrase "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" in the 4th century AD. What was the Bishop referring to?
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Who led an uprising against the Roman Empire sometimes known as the Third Servile War?
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Who opposed Julius Caesar in Caesar's Civil War from 49 to 45 BC?
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This emperor is credited with returning stability to the empire and ending the "Crisis of the 3rd Century" by dividing power amongst the region. What was his name?
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Who did Octavian defeat in the Final War of the Roman Republic in 32-30 BC?
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Notorious Roman emperor Caligula was born by the name Gaius Caesar. Caligula is a nickname which loosely translates to what?
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Who are Romulus and Remus according to Roman mythology?
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This emperor is considered the last of the "5 Good Emperors" and a philosopher. His reign ended upon his death in March of 180 AD. What was his name?
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