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Romeinse keizers Flashcards

1
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Who was the first Roman Emperor?

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Augustus

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True or False: Nero was known for his persecution of Christians.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The year 69 AD is known as the Year of the ____.

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Four Emperors

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What title did Julius Caesar hold before the establishment of the Roman Empire?

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Dictator

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5
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Which Roman Emperor famously made his horse a consul?

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Caligula

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Who was the emperor during the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD?

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Nero

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True or False: The Pax Romana was a period of peace and stability across the Roman Empire.

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True

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What was the primary role of the Roman Emperor?

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To govern and lead the Roman Empire

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9
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Which emperor is known for the construction of the Colosseum?

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Vespasian

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10
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Fill in the blank: The emperor who initiated the Great Persecution of Christians was ____.

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Diocletian

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11
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Who succeeded Augustus as emperor?

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Tiberius

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12
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Which emperor divided the Roman Empire into the Eastern and Western Roman Empires?

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Diocletian

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13
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True or False: Commodus was known for his gladiatorial combat.

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True

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What was the significance of the Edict of Milan issued by Constantine?

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It granted religious tolerance to Christians.

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15
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Who was the last Roman Emperor of the Western Empire?

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Romulus Augustulus

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Which emperor is known for his philosophical writings and stoic philosophy?

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Marcus Aurelius

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17
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What was the name of the Roman Emperor who ruled during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

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Titus

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18
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Fill in the blank: The period of relative peace established by Augustus is known as the ____.

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Pax Romana

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19
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Which emperor is associated with the construction of Hadrian’s Wall?

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Hadrian

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20
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True or False: The Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor Trajan.

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True

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21
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Who was the first emperor to convert to Christianity?

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Constantine the Great

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22
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Which emperor is known for his military campaigns in Britain?

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Claudius

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23
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What was the primary purpose of the Roman Senate during the Empire?

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To advise the emperor

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24
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Fill in the blank: The emperor who ruled during the construction of the Pantheon was ____.

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Hadrian

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Who was the emperor at the time of the assassination of Julius Caesar?

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There was no emperor at that time; Julius Caesar was a dictator.

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Which emperor famously declared, ‘I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble’?

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Augustus

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27
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True or False: The title ‘Caesar’ became synonymous with the term ‘emperor’ in Rome.

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True

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28
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Which emperor implemented reforms that led to the establishment of the Tetrarchy?

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Diocletian

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29
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What was the primary cause of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

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A combination of internal strife and external invasions

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30
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Emperor known for his extensive building projects and public works was ____.

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Trajan

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31
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Who was the emperor during the rise of the Christian Church?

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Constantine the Great

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32
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What was the significance of the Battle of Actium in 31 BC?

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It led to the rise of Augustus as the first emperor.

33
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Which emperor was known for his elaborate public games and festivities?

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Nero

34
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True or False: The Julio-Claudian dynasty included five emperors.

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True

35
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Who was the emperor known for his persecution of pagans and non-Christians?

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Theodosius I

36
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Emperor who established a new capital at Byzantium was ____.

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Constantine the Great

37
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What major event occurred in 476 AD?

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The fall of the Western Roman Empire

38
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Which emperor is known for his wall across northern Britain?

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Hadrian

39
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Who was the first emperor to be assassinated?

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Julius Caesar (dictator, not an emperor in the traditional sense)

40
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True or False: The term ‘Imperator’ was a title used by Roman generals before it became associated with emperors.

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True

41
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What was the primary language of the Roman Empire during the reign of the emperors?

A

Latin

42
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Fill in the blank: The emperor known for his philosophical teachings and writings is ____.

A

Marcus Aurelius

43
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Which emperor was known for his cruel and tyrannical rule and is often associated with the phrase ‘fiddled while Rome burned’?

A

Nero

44
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What major reform did Augustus implement to stabilize the empire?

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Establishment of a standing army and the Praetorian Guard

45
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Which emperor is credited with the largest territorial expansion of the Roman Empire?

A

Trajan

46
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True or False: The term ‘Caesar’ was originally a family name.

A

True

47
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What was the primary focus of Emperor Augustus’ rule?

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Restoring the Republic and establishing peace

48
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Emperor who faced the Parthian Empire in battle was ____.

A

Trajan

49
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Who was the emperor known for his construction of the forum and the reconstruction of Rome after the fire?

A

Augustus

50
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Which emperor is associated with the expansion of the empire into Dacia?

A

Trajan

51
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True or False: The Roman Empire officially adopted Christianity as its state religion under Theodosius I.

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True

52
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What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law?

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They were the first attempt to codify Roman law.

53
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Which emperor ruled during the time of the Jewish-Roman Wars?

A

Vespasian

54
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Fill in the blank: The last emperor of the Western Roman Empire was ____.

A

Romulus Augustulus

55
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Who was the emperor during the construction of the famous aqueducts in Rome?

A

Augustus

56
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What was the main purpose of the Roman legions during the empire?

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To protect and expand the empire’s territories

57
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True or False: Caligula was known for his military successes.

A

False

58
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Which emperor is known for his reforms that strengthened the economy and military?

A

Diocletian

59
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Emperor who was a noted architect and builder was ____.

A

Hadrian

60
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What was the significance of the Roman Empire’s currency, the denarius?

A

It facilitated trade and economic stability.

61
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Who was the emperor known for his role in the Christianization of the Roman Empire?

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Constantine the Great

62
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True or False: The Roman Empire was primarily a democracy.

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False

63
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Fill in the blank: The emperor who was famously known as ‘the philosopher king’ was ____.

A

Marcus Aurelius

64
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Which emperor is known for the establishment of the praetorian guard?

A

Augustus

65
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What was the main role of the Praetorian Guard?

A

To protect the emperor and the city of Rome

66
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True or False: The Roman Empire was divided into provinces.

A

True

67
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Who was the emperor responsible for the famous saying, ‘Let them hate me, so long as they fear me’?

A

Caligula

68
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Fill in the blank: The emperor who ruled at the time of the construction of the Circus Maximus was ____.

A

Tarquin the Proud

69
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What was a common way for emperors to gain power in ancient Rome?

A

Military force or assassination

70
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True or False: The title ‘Augustus’ was a mark of respect and authority.

A

True

71
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Which emperor is known for issuing the Edict of Thessalonica, establishing Christianity as the state religion?

A

Theodosius I

72
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What was the main language of administration in the Roman Empire?

A

Latin

73
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Emperor who famously said, ‘Veni, vidi, vici’ was ____.

A

Julius Caesar

74
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Who was the Roman Emperor known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes?

A

Marcus Aurelius

75
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True or False: The Senate lost significant power during the reign of the emperors.

A

True

76
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What was the role of the emperor in relation to religion in the Roman Empire?

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The emperor was often seen as a divine figure and protector of traditional Roman religion.

77
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Fill in the blank: The Roman Emperor who was known for his extensive building projects and public works was ____.

A

Trajan

78
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Who was the emperor known for his brutal suppression of the Jewish revolts?

A

Vespasian

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