Ancient History: Rome : Rulers of the Empire
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Example Question #11 : The Early Roman Empire (31 Bce 284 Ce)
Upon becoming Emperor, Octavian changed his name to __________.
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Julius Caesar
Plutarch
Hadrian
Augustus Caesar
Octavian became the first Roman Emperor, and in doing so, dismantled the Roman Republic in 27 BCE. He was proclaimed “first citizen of the state” and crowned “Augustus” (“esteemed, revered”) Caesar. His reign marks the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
Example Question #12 : The Early Roman Empire (31 Bce 284 Ce)
The Roman Empire was largest during the reign of __________.
Trajan
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
Titus
Hadrian
Trajan
Trajan is one of the most accomplished and esteemed emperors in the history of Rome. His reign marks the height of Roman territorial expansion. During his reign, Roman territory stretched from modern-day Portugal to modern-day Syria and Arabia — controlling the entirety of the Mediterranean, North Africa, western and central Europe, and the Near East.
Example Question #13 : The Early Roman Empire (31 Bce 284 Ce)
Which of these Roman emperors is famous, in part, for the construction of a wall across northern England, establishing the northern boundary of the Roman Empire?
Claudius
Trajan
Antonius Pius
Hadrian
Marcus Aurelius
Hadrian
Hadrian’s Wall was built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (construction began circa 120 CE). The wall marked the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire in the British Isles and was constructed to deter barbarian invasions from modern-day Scotland.
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