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The Reign of Tiberius Trivia Quiz

Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus ruled the Roman Empire from A.D. 14 to 37. Can you answer these questions about him and his reign?

A multiple-choice quiz by Dr.Rome. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Dr.Rome

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
69,981

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. After a severe earthquake in A.D. 17, what item discovered in a crack in the ground was said to have been brought to Tiberius? Hint

A giant tooth

The sceptre of Numa

The thigh bone of Romulus

A large diamond

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two kingdoms came under Roman control soon after the beginning of Tiberius's reign? Hint

Cappadocia and Commagene

Thrace and Moesia

Armenia and Halys

Phoenicia and Galatia

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to ancient authors, which of the following was invented during Tiberius's reign? Hint

A steam-powered puppet theater

The salt-shaker

The padlock

Unbreakable glass

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which author, who had served in the military under Tiberius before he became Emperor, wrote a history flattering to Tiberius? Hint

Cornelius Tacitus

Manius Manilius

Aelius Sejanus

Velleius Paterculus

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Question 5 of 10

5. While soldiers were mutinying in Germany and Pannonia, what was the cause of riots in Rome early in Tiberius's reign? Hint

A shortage of the grain supply from Egypt

A rivalry between theater-goers

The unpopularity of anti-astrology legislation

A fire which burned down part of the public treasury

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was brought to trial for the murder of Germanicus? Hint

Scribonius Libo

Gnaeus Piso

Agrippa Postumus

Sidonius Celer

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to Suetonius's biography, Tiberius was: Hint

Burly and beady-eyed

Long-haired and left-handed

Short and slovenly

Fat and frightful

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Question 8 of 10

8. This African outlaw attacked Roman troops for years. Hint

Juba

Ammon

Onesander

Tacfarinas

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Question 9 of 10

9. What position was Titus Caesonius Priscus purportedly given by Tiberius? Hint

Magistrate of Pleasures

Chief of the Sewers

Emperor-in-waiting

Praetorian Prefect

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Tiberius die? Hint

In Rome

In Naples

On Pandetaria

In Misenum

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After a severe earthquake in A.D. 17, what item discovered in a crack in the ground was said to have been brought to Tiberius?

Answer: A giant tooth

The details about the earthquake are recorded in Tacitus, Pliny, and Dio Cassius. The story of the giant tooth is found in Phlegon of Tralles.

2. Which two kingdoms came under Roman control soon after the beginning of Tiberius's reign?

Answer: Cappadocia and Commagene

As we know from Tacitus, after the deaths of King Archelaus of Cappadocia and King Antiochus of Commagene their kingdoms became Roman provinces.

3. According to ancient authors, which of the following was invented during Tiberius's reign?

Answer: Unbreakable glass

The story of unbreakable glass is found in Pliny, Dio Cassius, and Petronius.

4. Which author, who had served in the military under Tiberius before he became Emperor, wrote a history flattering to Tiberius?

Answer: Velleius Paterculus

Velleius Paterculus's short history still survives.

5. While soldiers were mutinying in Germany and Pannonia, what was the cause of riots in Rome early in Tiberius's reign?

Answer: A rivalry between theater-goers

Riots between supporters of rival actors in Rome are recorded by Velleius, Suetonius, and Tacitus, and Dio Cassius says that actors were banished from Rome in A.D. 23.

6. Who was brought to trial for the murder of Germanicus?

Answer: Gnaeus Piso

Germanicus died mysteriously in A.D. 19, and Piso was charged with having used poison and magic to kill him.

7. According to Suetonius's biography, Tiberius was:

Answer: Long-haired and left-handed

Suetonius says that Tiberius had such a strong left hand that he could break the head of a boy or young man with one snap, and he also noted that he wore his hair long at the back, a family custom.

8. This African outlaw attacked Roman troops for years.

Answer: Tacfarinas

The exploits of this Numidian are most fully found in Tacitus.

9. What position was Titus Caesonius Priscus purportedly given by Tiberius?

Answer: Magistrate of Pleasures

This is another anecdote reported by Suetonius.

10. Where did Tiberius die?

Answer: In Misenum

Tiberius supposedly never left the area round the Gulf of Naples moving there in A.D. 27.

Source: Author Dr.Rome

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