Roman Emperors Flashcard

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Who ended the chaos of the Year of the Four Emperors and initiated the construction of the Colosseum?

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Vespasian

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Which emperor expanded the Roman Empire to its greatest territorial extent by conquering Dacia?

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Trajan

Front

Who was known for his autocratic style that alienated the Senate?

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Domitian

Front

Which emperor famously corresponded with Pliny the Younger about Christian legal cases?

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Trajan

Front

Who was the first of the Five Good Emperors?

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Nerva

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Which emperor was known for his deep admiration of Greek culture and left architectural legacies like the Pantheon?

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Hadrian

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Who was the first Christian emperor of Rome?

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Constantine the Great

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Which emperor is remembered for his philosophical journal 'Meditations'?

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Marcus Aurelius

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Who was known for his erratic behavior and disregard for senatorial norms, becoming one of the most iconic mad emperors?

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Caligula

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Which emperor was known for his persecution of Christians and centralized power further?

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Caracalla