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Flavian Dynasty Flashcards

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How long did the Flavian Dynasty last?

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69–96 A.D.

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Who was the first Flavian emperor?

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Vespasian

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Who was the last of emperor of the year 69 A.D.?

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Vespasian

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How long did Vespasian reign?

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69-79 A.D.

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From what social class did Vespasian come from?

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equites

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Who came out victorious in the year 69 A.D.?

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Vespasian

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Who was the first emperor to come for the social equites?

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Vespasian

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8
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Vespasian was a soldier in Britain under whom?

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Claudius

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Vespasian put down what revolts during Nero’s reign?

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The Jewish Revolt (66-70 A.D.)

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What forces did Vespasian command when putting down the Jewish Revolt (66-70 A.D.)?

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Judean forces

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Who did Vespasian have carry out the sacking of Jerusalem (70 A.D.)

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Titus, his son and future emperor

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In what year did the sacking of Jerusalem occur in?

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70 A.D.

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13
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The Jewish Revolt happened in what time span?

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66-70 A.D.

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What Jewish fortress was defended until 74 A.D. during the sack of Jerusalem?

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Jewish fortress of Masada

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The Jewish fortress of Masada was assailed by the Romans in what year?

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74 A.D.

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The Jewish fortress of Masada was assailed by the Romans under whom?

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Flavius Silva

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Vespasian imposed an unpopular tax on what public service?

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urinal use

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18
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Under Vespasian’s rule, the toilets were called what?

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Vespasiani

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Who was Vespasian’s secretary?

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Caenis

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What secretary of Vespasian have a love affair with him?

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Caenis

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Who was made governor of Britain by Vespasian?

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Julius Agricola

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Julius Agricola was made governor of what region by Vespasian?

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Britain

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Who was responsible for the Roman conquest and circumnavigation of Britain under Vespasian?

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Julius Agricola

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Sequence of (most notable) British Governors from Claudius-Domitian

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Plautius, Scapula, Paulinus, Cerialis, Frontinus, Agricola, respectively

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What notable amphitheater did Vespasian begin construction on?

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Flavian Amphitheater or “The Colosseum”

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Another name for the Flavian Amphitheater is what?

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“The Colosseum”

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In what year did Vespasian die?

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79 A.D.

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What did Vespasian proclaim on his deathbed?

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Vae, puto deus fio, “Alas, I think I’m

becoming a god!”

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29
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How long did Titus reign for?

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79-81 A.D.

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30
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Who was the son of Vespasian?

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Titus

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31
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What friend’s death did Titus witness?

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Britannicus

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32
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Titus fought under whom in Judea?

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His father, Vespasian

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Where did Titus fight under his father?

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Judea

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34
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In what year did Titus sack Jerusalem?

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70 A.D.

35
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What construction under Domitian commemorates Titus and his sack of Jerusalem?

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Arch of Titus built on Via Sacra

36
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Upon what road was the Arch of Titus built?

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Via Sacra

37
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Who built the Arch of Titus?

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Domitian

38
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Who is commemorated by the Arch of Titus?

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Titus and his sack of Jerusalem

39
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Who was Vespasian’s Praetorian Prefect?

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Titus

40
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What Jewish prince did Titus have a controversial affair with?

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Berenice

41
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What disasters did Titus deal with during his reign?

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Mt. Vesuvius erupted in August 79 A.D., destroying Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae
A fire broke out in 80 A.D.
A plague

42
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Of the disasters Titus faced during his reign, which one occurred in the August of 79 A.D., annihilating the cities Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae?

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Mt. Vesuvius erupted in August 79 A.D.

43
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The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius occurred in what year and month?

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August 79 A.D.

44
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What mountain erupted in August 79 A.D.

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Mt. Vesuvius erupted in August 79 A.D.

45
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What three cities were destroyed as a repercussion of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius?

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Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae

46
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In what year did a fire break out during Titus’s reign?

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80 A.D.

47
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The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and the fire in 80 A.D. were both disasters to occur under Titus’s reign. What other disaster occurred under his reign?

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A plague

48
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Who finished the Colosseum?

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Titus

49
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Titus began construction on a temple dedicated to whom?

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Himself and his father Vespasian

50
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Of the three disasters during Titus’s rule, which one would be fatal to him?

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The plague

51
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Because of his charming and benign character, Titus has often called what?

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“Darling of Mankind”

52
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Who was Titus’s brother?

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Domitian

53
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Who were Vespasian’s (emperor) sons?

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Titus and Domitian

54
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Who completed the Temple of Vespasian and Titus?

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Domitian

55
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When did Titus die?

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81 A.D.

56
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How long did Domitian reign for?

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81-96 A.D

57
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What title did Domitian give himself?

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“Dominus et Deus”

58
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Domitian fought against what Dacian (Thracian) king?

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King Decebalus

59
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What battle did Domitian win against King Decebalus in 88 A.D.?

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The battle at Tapae 88 A.D.

60
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In what year did The battle at Tapae occur?

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88 A.D.

61
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Who fought the Romans at The battle at Tapae in 88 A.D.

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the Dacians under their King Decebalus

62
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The Romans won at The battle of Tape in 88 A.D., however they failed to take which Dacian capital?

A

capital Sarmizegethusa

63
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The Romans lost against the Dacians under what Praetorian Prefect in 86 A.D.?

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Cornelius Fuscus

64
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In what year did the Praetorian Prefect Cornelius Fuscus lose to the Dacians?

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86 A.D.

65
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Under the command of what general did the Romans win against the Dacians in 88 A.D.?

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Tettius Iulianus

66
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In what year did the Romans win against the Dacians under the command of general Tettius Iulianus?

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88 A.D.

67
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Who defeated the Caledonians (Scottish) under Calgacus at the Battle of Mons Graupius?

A

Agricola

68
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Who was defeated at the Battle of Mons Graupius?

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Caledonians

69
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Who commanded at the Battle of

Mons Graupius?

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Calgacus

70
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In what year did the battle of Mons Graupius take place?

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84 A.D.

71
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Why was Agricola recalled from Britain by Domitian?

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Out of jealousy

72
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What revolt occurred in 88 A.D.?

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Revolt of L. Antonius Saturninus

73
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Who was the commander of two legions at Moguntiacum?

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L. Antonius Saturninus

74
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Why did L. Antonius Saturninus revolt against Domitian?

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Personal grudge

75
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Who put down L. Antonius Saturninus and his two rebellious legions?

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, Lappius Maximus, another Rhine commander

76
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Who was Domitian’s wife?

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Domitia

77
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Who conspired to assassinate Domitian?

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His wife, Domitia ,Praetorian prefect Petronius Secundus

78
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What Praetorian Prefect conspired to kill Domitian?

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Petronius Secundus

79
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Who killed Domitian?

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Palace slave named Stephanus stabbed him

80
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What does the punishment “Damnatio Memoriae” mean?

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“condemnation of memory”, indicating that a person is to be excluded from official accounts (erased from history)

81
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Who received “Damnatio Memoriae”?

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Domitian

82
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When did Domitian die?

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96 A.D.

83
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When did the Flavian Dynasty end?

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96 A.D.

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