Nerva and the Five Good Emperors

Nerva and the Five Good Emperors

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Five Good Emperors of Rome, focusing on Nerva's reforms and leadership. It highlights the challenges faced by leaders, the failures of previous emperors like Caligula and Nero, and Nerva's efforts to restore Rome. Nerva's significant reforms included improving relations with the Senate, financial reforms, and a new succession plan that prioritized leadership qualities over heredity. This approach set a precedent for future emperors, contributing to a more stable Roman Empire.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the essential question regarding the Five Good Emperors?

What were their military strategies?

How did they manage their personal wealth?

How did their reforms help save the early Roman Empire?

How did they expand the Roman Empire?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which issues are highlighted as important for a leader to address first?

Cultural development

Social and economic issues

Technological advancements

Military expansion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common practice after the death of hated emperors like Domitian?

Condemning and destroying their images

Building monuments in their honor

Celebrating their achievements

Writing books about their reign

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Domitian's rule considered negative despite some good decisions?

He was too lenient with his enemies

He was known for his cruelty and self-indulgence

He neglected military affairs

He focused too much on cultural activities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Nerva's first actions as emperor?

Expanding the Roman Empire

Building a new palace

Restoring the relationship between the emperor and the senate

Starting a new war

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Nerva address the financial issues in Rome?

By increasing taxes

By ending unnecessary festivals and games

By selling Roman territories

By borrowing money from neighboring states

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Nerva do to help the poorest citizens?

He reduced taxes for them

He gave them small plots of land

He exempted them from military service

He provided them with free education

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