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1. Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
2. Caligula was quite insane. Which of these things did he NOT do?
3. After the murder of Nero, Rome was plunged into a civil war where there were four emperors in a year. Vespasian eventually restored peace to the Empire and ruled the Roman Kingdom. Where was he prior to becoming Emperor?
4. The golden age of Rome was between 96 and 180 C.E. Which of these Emperors did not rule during the golden age and is NOT considered one of the "good" or "adoptive" Emperors?
5. The senate sold the empire to Didius Julianus.
6. Let's skip a couple of years. During which Emperor's reign did the Goths first attack the Roman Empire?
7. During the reign of Valerian, the Sassanid Persians under King Shapur I warred against Rome. What was a sign of Rome's humiliation during these times?
8. During the tetrarchy of Diocletian, which of these Emperors did not hold the title "Caesar" before becoming Emperor?
9. How many Emperors ("Augusti") were there circa 310 CE?
10. What decision did Constantine make that would change the face of the world for ever?
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