Roman Empire Dates

Question 1

31 BC - 14 AD

Answer 1

Augustus reintroduces the monarchy into Rome.

Question 2

Why did Roman Republic collapse?

Answer 2

Rome’s vast expansion rendered its political institutions as vulnerable - too much at stake, people were power hungry and military leaders were too powerful.

Question 3

27 BC

Answer 3

Augustus declared as the ‘Primus’ of Rome.

Question 4

30BC - 27BC

Answer 4

Roman Armies fought each other in Civil War.

Question 5

What is the Third Century Crisis?

Answer 5

235 AD-284 AD - Rome was weakened in the East when the Persians took over the dynasty of Parthia. Rome’s economic and military policies encouraged the growth of barbarian tribes beyond the Rhine and Danube (Franks, Goths).
Monopolisation of Military Power by Emperors meant there was no stability.

Question 6

Average reign of an Emperor in Third Century Crisis?

Answer 6

18 months, though many were shorter.

Question 7

312AD - what happened?

Answer 7

Constantine converts to Christianity. Battle of Milvian Bridge - shields with crosses on them sent into the Battle Field.

Question 8

410 AD

Answer 8

Fall of Rome - 24th August 410AD - on that night, the Romans surrendered the gates of Rome to the Visigoths who plundered the Eternal City for 3 straight days, until it was a sinking ruin of its former magnificence.

Question 9

What is Pax Romana ?

Answer 9

‘Roman Peace’ 27BCE - 180CE - a period of general stability and few wars for Rome. No Civil War, just border skirmishes and frontier problems. Focus on building up public works and defensives on Rome’s borders.

Question 10

When was Rome at its greatest extent in terms of world domination?

Answer 10

117 AD.