Roman Emperors After Nero

Roman Emperors After Nero

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video covers the tumultuous period in Roman history known as the Year of the Four Emperors. Following Nero's death, Galba becomes emperor but is quickly overthrown due to his harsh rule. Otho succeeds him but commits suicide to prevent civil war. Vitellius takes power but faces rebellion from Vespasian, who ultimately becomes emperor. The narrative highlights the instability and power struggles within the Roman Empire during this period.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was chosen by the Senate as the new princeps after Nero's death?

Galba

Vitellius

Otho

Vespasian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for Galba's unpopularity?

He banned astrologers

He was known for harsh discipline

He was generous with the Senate

He expanded the Praetorian Guard

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Otho respond to the threat of civil war?

He fled to Egypt

He took his own life

He sought an alliance with Vitellius

He abdicated the throne

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable action taken by Vitellius during his reign?

He pardoned all political prisoners

He expanded the Roman Senate

He declared war on Egypt

He banned astrologers from Rome

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which provinces declared Vespasian as emperor?

Egypt and Syria

Britannia and Gaul

Eastern provinces, Illyricum, and Dalmatia

Hispania and Gaul