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This emperor took full control of the army. Under his rule, the government gave free or lowered the cost of grain to the people. During his reign as emperor, Rome experienced a period of Pax Romana.

• Augustus Caesar

• Tiberius

• Vespasian

• Nerva

adopted son of Claudius; he is known for burning Christians as candles and persecuting them after a fire broke down in Rome.

• Caligula

• Nero

• Tiberius Claudius

• Marcus Aurelius

His reign was marred by inability and corruption.

• Antoninus Pius

• Constantine

• Tiberius Claudius

• Commodus

son of Libia who was a capable leader but a tyrant

• Caligula

• Tiberius

• Tiberius Claudius

• Commodus

son of Vespasian; During his time, Mt. Vesuvius erupted which covered some towns with lava. Another disaster struck during his reign, a fire that occurred in Rome.

• Hadrian

• Trajan

• Domitian

• Titus

nephew and adopted son of Tiberius; His reign was characterized by sadistic madness. He demanded to be worshipped as a God.

• Nero

• Caligula

• Tiberius

• Commodus

He reorganized the army and restored the administration in the empire. He increased tax collection and strengthened the empire's frontiers. He ordered the construction of a large amphitheater, the Colosseum, for the people to enjoy.

• Vespasian

• Caligula

• Tiberius

• Titus

nephew of Tiberius; He suppressed the revolts in North Africa. Under his reign, Britain became part of the empire.

• Tiberius Claudius

• Caligula

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

He was the last emperor of the unified Roman empire. He was succeded by his sons, Honorius who settled in the west, and Arcadius in the east.

• Nerva

• Theodosius I

• Constantine

• Commodus

son of Vespasian; autocratic ruler who fought with senators, imposed taxes, and confiscated costly buildings.

• Nerva

• Domitian

• Hadrian

• Trajan