Roman Empire Flashcard Review PART TWO

Front

What was one of the reasons for the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire?

Back

They refused to participate in some of the Roman religious activities

Front

Which Roman Emperor is credited for tolerating Christians and ending their persecution?

Back

Trajan

Front

Which Roman Emperor ordered a wall to be built in Britain?

Back

Hadrian

Front

Who was the last of the '5 Good Emperors' and a great philosopher of Rome?

Back

Marcus Aurelius

Front

Which Roman Emperor had the most peaceful reign in the history of Rome? Options: Nerva, Hadrian, Antonius Pius, Trajan

Back

Antonius Pius

Front

Which Roman Emperor is known for trying to make his favorite horse Consul of Rome?

Back

Caligula

Front

Which Roman Emperor split the empire in half when it became too big to manage?

Back

Diocletian

Front

Which Roman Emperor had extreme mental illness and killed hundreds of people for no reason?

Back

Nero

Front

Who was the son of Marcus Aurelius and the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire?

Back

Commodus

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: There was a fire in Rome and Nero blamed it on the Christians. As a result, many Christians were killed as punishment.

Back

TRUE