The Decline of the Roman Empire

What marked the end of the 'Five Good Emperors' era?

• The rise of Commodus

• The death of Marcus Aurelius

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The beginning of Pax Romana

What was the Pax Romana?

• A time of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire

• A period of civil war in Rome

• The era of the Severan dynasty

• The decline of the Roman Empire

How was Commodus' rule characterized?

• Economic prosperity and stability

• Debauchery and excess

• Strategic vision and military success

• Philosophical advancements

What led to the economic difficulties during Commodus' reign?

• Poor agricultural policy and stockpiling of grain

• Reforms in the Senate

• Successful military campaigns

• Increased trade with Africa

What was one of Septimius Severus' notable actions during his reign?

• He increased the prominence of gladiatorial battles

• He made military reforms and boosted funding to African cities

• He focused on philosophical teachings

• He expanded the Roman Empire into Asia

What was a key feature of Severus' military campaigns in Britain?

• Forming alliances with Germanic tribes

• Defeating the Sassanids

• Rebuilding forts and garrisoning troops in Caledonia

• Expanding the empire into Asia

How did Caracalla secure his power after Severus' death?

• By forming alliances with the Senate

• By defeating the Sassanids

• By having his brother Geta killed

• By expanding the empire into Britain

What was a significant challenge faced by Alexander during his reign?

• The Sassanid and Germanic threats

• The rise of the Parthian Empire

• The expansion of the Roman Empire

• The decline of Roman arts

What was the outcome of Alexander's campaign against the Sassanids?

• A partial success with some territory retaken

• A decisive Roman victory

• A complete Roman defeat

• An alliance formed with the Sassanids

What was a consequence of the Germanic tribes' pressure on Roman territory?

• The formation of new alliances

• The decline and eventual downfall of the empire

• The strengthening of Roman military power

• The expansion of the Roman Empire