Augustus Caesar
What month is named after Augustus Caesar?
August
Who were the Julio-Claudian emperors all related to?
Julius Caesar
During what time period did the 5 Good Emperors rule?
96 - 180 AD
During what period did the Flavian emperors rule?
69 - 96 AD
How was Augustus related to Julius Caesar?
He was Julius Caesar's nephew (or grand nephew)
Which emperor was brutal and insane, and assassinated after just four years in charge?
Caligula
What emperor ruled for only two years before dying?
Nerva
Who was the first of the Flavian emperors, the father of two sons?
Vespasian
What was Augustus' name before he became emperor?
Octavian
Which emperor was cruel and persecuted Christians?
Nero
What emperor built a wall along the empire's northern border?
Hadrian
What famous Roman building was built during this time?
The Colosseum
The reign of Augustus began a 200-year era of Roman peace known as what?
Pax Romana
Which emperor was intelligent and ruled wisely, but was poisoned by his wife?
Claudius
Pax Romana ended when this wise, philosophical emperor died.
Marcus Aurelius
What volcano exploded during this time, burying the city of Pompeii?
Mt. Vesuvius
Name one thing Augustus did to make trade easier.
- Issue uniform coins
- Build roads
- Create postal system
Who was emperor of Rome during the crucifixion of Jesus?
Tiberius
The Roman empire reached its largest size under what emperor?
Trajan
What city was destroyed during this time?
Jerusalem (or Rome by fire)