Exploring the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

Who was known as the philosopher king?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Julius Caesar

• Trajan

• Nero

What was the maximum territorial extent of the Roman Empire under Emperor Trajan?

• 2.5 million square miles

• 2 million square miles

• 3 million square miles

• 1 million square miles

What was Galen known for?

• Being a famous gladiator

• Being a philosopher

• Being an emperor

• Being a brilliant medical scientist

What did the Gladiator's oath signify?

• A vow of silence

• Commitment to training and possibly facing death

• Loyalty to the emperor

• A promise to win every battle

What was the purpose of the Coliseum's hypogeum?

• To act as a prison for criminals

• To house the animals and gladiators before the games

• To serve as a training ground

• To store weapons

Who was the emperor that split the Roman Empire into two halves?

• Augustus

• Caligula

• Theodosius

• Julius Caesar

What was unique about the gladiatrix named Nevia?

• She was a free citizen of Rome

• She was the daughter of an emperor

• She never lost a battle

• She was from Egypt

What disease did Galen encounter at Aquileia that was devastating?

• Cholera

• The Spanish Flu

• Smallpox

• The Black Plague

What was the reaction of the crowd when Telemachus tried to stop a gladiatorial fight?

• They ignored him

• They threw stones at him

• They joined him in protest

• They cheered him on

What did Emperor Marcus Aurelius do in response to the violence against Telemachus?

• He ignored the incident

• He increased the number of games

• He ordered a total ban on gladiatorial combat

• He banned Telemachus from Rome