Empire: Barracks Emperors Flashcards
Give the years of the Barracks Emperors.
235-284 AD
How many different men served as emperor in 238 AD?
6
Gordian I, Gordian II, Pupienus, Balbinus, & Gordian III all ruled in what year?
238 AD
Which of the emperors of 238 AD lived through the year and became sole emperor until 244 AD?
Gordian III
Which of the Barracks emperors celebrated Rome’s 1000th anniversary?
Philip the Arab
Which of the Barracks emperors, known for his harsh persecution of the Christians, was the first emperor killed in battle?
Decius
Which of the Barracks emperors was captured by the Persians become a footstool for Shapur I?
Valerian
What Persian leader captured and humiliated Valerian?
Shapur I
What son of Valerian co-ruled with his father until 260 AD, but continued to rule alone until 268?
Gallienus
During what emperor’s reign was the Gallic Empire established by Postumus in 260 AD, independent of the Roman Empire?
Gallienus
Who receives the title Restitutor Orientis (Restorer of the East) for defeating Zenobia in 273 AD?
Aurelian
What queen of Palmyra was defeated by Aurelian in 273 AD for which he earned the title Restitutor Orientis (Restorer of the East)?
Zenobia
Where was Zenobia queen?
Palmyra
What son of Zenobia was made king after Aurelian defeated Zenobia?
Vaballathus
Who receives the title Restitutor Orbis (Restorer of the World) for defeating Tetricus of the Gallic Empire in 274 AD?
Aurelian
