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100
Who was a later Emperor who overhauled the Roman government and divided the empire into two halves?
Who was Diocletian?
100
Ringed by arches, the ___________________________ was a massive outdoor theatre and the main venue for gladiatorial contests.
What is the Coliseum?
100
Nick-named the “scourge of God”, I led the Huns who terrorized Europe in the 5th century.
Who was Attila?
100
Nearly half the New Testament are letters of this Pharisaic Jew, who was not a disciple of Jesus.
Who was Paul of Tarsus?
200
One of the five good emperors, my enthusiasm for architecture made me famous.
Who was Hadrian?
200
This African general led an epic, although ultimately unsuccessful, invasion of Roman territory during the 2nd Punic War.
Who was Hannibal?
300
This Jewish group sought the violent overthrow of Roman rule in Judea.
Who were the Zealots?
400
My cruel and irrational behavior led to my murder in 41 A.D. by members of my own Imperial bodyguard.
Who was Caligula?
400
This Germanic tribe helped bring about the death of the Roman Empire, sacking its capital city in 410.
Who were the Visigoths?
400
Popular Late Republic statesman and general transformed Rome’s Army by pushing for removal of citizenship requirements for volunteers.
Who was Gaius Marius?
500
My name means "temple for all the gods"; I am a massive 2nd century domed structure illustrating Roman engineering skill and their creativity.
What is the Pantheon?
500
At a 31 B.C. battle, Senate forces defeated troops led by this Egyptian queen and her Roman companion.
Who was Cleopatra and Mark Antony?