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1. Publius Helvius Pertinax was the first of the five emperors to rule the Roman world in the Year of the Five Emperors. How long did his reign last?
2. Pertinax ascended the throne after buying it from the Praetorian Guard.
3. According to Cassius Dio, Julianus' last words were "But what evil have I done? Whom have I _______?"
4. After Julianus' death, the place of the emperor could only be filled by rebels agaist the latter. Severus was in Pannonia, Niger in Syria and Albinus in ________.
5. Severus fought his rival Niger in three battles. Niger was defeated in all three. Which one was fought last?
6. After defeating Niger there was only one threat left, Albinus. Yet, the later was smart enough to see Severus' extreme power and allied with him, thus receiving the title of Caesar. Albinus remained effective ruler of much of the western part of the empire with support from three British legions and one Spanish. In Autumn 196 he did a foolish thing, proclaiming himself emperor. Where did Severus' and Albinus' troops meet for the final battle?
7. Septimius Severus had the entire empire in his hands. He secured his place as emperor through war and clever propaganda. He claimed his decent from one of the Antonines. From whom exactly?
8. During Severus' reign the number of legions was increased from 25/30 to 36. He also increased the number of auxiliary corps (numerii), many of these troops coming from the Western borders.
9. The reign of Severus provides an interesting example of the persecution meted out to Christians under the Roman Empire. Septimius allowed the enforcement of policies already long-established, which meant that Roman authorities were now intentionally seeking out Christians.
10. Severus had two sons who didn't get along. There names were Geta and Caracalla. What was Caracalla's real first name?
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