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1. Who is the famous ancient Roman who was a military commander, and supporter of his mother's cousin, Julius Caesar? Although married to four other women, he fell in love with, and had a passionate relationship with Cleopatra of Egypt. He committed suicide by stabbing himself with his sword, believing that Cleopatra had already taken her own life.
2. Born in July 100BC, this Roman was an accomplished writer, statesman and general. He played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. After he was assasinated in 15 March 44BC, Mark Antony, Lepidus and Octavian assumed control of the Roman government. Who was this great dictator?
3. Considered to be the first Emperor of the Roman Empire, this ancient Roman was adopted posthumously by his great uncle, Julius Caesar. His name given at birth was Gaius Octavius Thurinus, but changed by the Senate in 27BC. What honorific name was he given?
4. Emperor of ancient Rome from March 37AD to January 41AD, this Roman succeeded Tiberius. Early in his reign, his reign was considered to be disciplined and dignified. In his later years as leader, his cruelty, extravagance and sexual perversity earned him the reputation of being an insane tyrant. Who was this emperor?
5. Afflicted with partial deafness and a limp, this emperor led Rome from 41 to 54AD. Due to these handicaps his potential enemies did not consider him a threat. He was declared emperor after Caligula's death. He was responsible for the construction of many new roads, aqueducts and canals across the empire. Who was this ambitious emperor?
6. Focusing mainly on trade, diplomacy and culture in Rome, this emperor succeeded Claudius, who adopted him with the view to being his successor. He was born in 37AD and ruled until he died in 68AD. he was infamously known as "the emperor who fiddled while Rome burned". Who is this ancient Roman emperor?
7. A member of the Flavian dynasty, this emperor succeeded his father, Vespasian and ruled from 79-81AD. He was the first emperor to take the throne after his biological father. He is best known for completing the Colosseum; and after his death from a fever, was deified, and succeeded by his brother. Who is this Roman emperor?
8. Born Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus Augustus, he is best known for the many ancient landmarks he created. The Temple of Venus and Roma, the rebuilding of the Pantheon, and a famous wall, marking the northern limit of Romas Britain. Who is this emperor that ruled from 117-138AD?
9. The adopted son and heir of Hadrian, this emperor was born in 86AD and ruled ancient Rome between 138 and 161 AD. After taking the throne, he was given the name "Pius", as he persuaded the Senate to deify his adoptive father. Who is this emperor?
10. Emperor for only 3 months (January to April 69AD), he was the second emperor in "The Year of Four Emperors". He started his career serving under Nero. His suicide was hailed at the time as an honourable end, carried out to avoid his country entering a civil war.
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