Roman History Quiz

What is a principate?

• A form of government where the emperor has absolute power

• A monarchy disguised as a republic

• A republic disguised as a monarchy

• A democratic government in ancient Rome

Which Roman emperor is known for his extensive building projects, including the renovation of Rome and the construction of the Pantheon?

• Nero

• Caligula

• Augustus

• Hadrian

Who initiated the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire?

• Nero

• Caligula

• Augustus

• Hadrian

What was the name of the defensive wall in Britain built under the rule of Emperor Hadrian?

• The Great Wall of Rome

• The Roman Barrier

• Hadrian's Wall

• The Northern Rampart

True or False: The senate held the exact same powers they had as a republic during the principate.

• True

• False

Which Roman emperor persecuted the Christians?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Augustus
• Hadrian

• Nero

Which Roman emperor declared himself a god?

• Caligula
• Antonius Pius

• Nero
• Nerva

Which emperor is known for saying "I found Rome of clay, I leave her to you of marble."

• Augustus

• Hadrian

• Nerva

• Caligula

True/False: It was common for a Roman emperor to die of natural causes

• True

• False

As Tiberius grew older what overwhelmed him?

• Nothing

• Fear

• Anguish

• Paranoia