Crazy Roman Emperors
Severely mentally unstable, this emperor killed his own sister after having an affair with her.
Who was Caligula?
One of the most famous city-states, their government was a militaristic oligarchy.
What is Sparta?
Enormously popular, this man was elected dictator for life but was later killed by the Senate.
Who is Julius Caesar?
Only ruled for 2 years, but he began the tradition of the emperor finding the best possible successor during his reign.
Who is Nerva?
300 Spartans managed to hold off a Persian army from invading Greece for the second time.
What is the Battle of Thermopylae?
Obsessed with his own popularity, this emperor is reported to have played the fiddle while Rome was up in flames during the great fire. He killed himself knowing that he was going to be assassinated.
Who was Nero?
Another famous city-state, their government was more democratic, although only men were allowed to vote.
What is Athens?
After being defeated in Greece, he flees to Egypt, only to be caught and killed.
Who is Pompey?
Father of Commodus, he defended the empire against many barbarian invasions and was known as one of the wisest and purest men of his time.
Who was Marcus Aurelius?
The year 193 saw this many different emperors in Rome.
What is 5?
The son of Marcus Aurelius, he nearly bankrupted the treasury with his spending.
Who was Commodus?
This word means Greek.
What is Hellenic?
The alliance of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey created the first ______.
What is triumvirate?
His military conquests brought wealth and expanded the empire while his building of aqueducts, temples, and public baths improved Rome.
Who was Trajan?
One of Plato's best students, he was also the well-paid tutor of Alexander the Great.
Who was Aristotle?
This emperor regularly fought in gladiatorial contests and was later assassinated by his wrestling partner.
Who was Commodus?
Taking the thrown at just 20 years old, he eliminated all rivals and used force and diplomacy to put down revolts.
Who is Alexander the Great?
While in Egypt, he falls in love with Cleopatra and they have many children together. After being defeated by Octavian, he kills himself.
Who is Mark Antony?
He consolidated the Roman Empire and cancelled many Romans' unpaid taxes.
Who was Hadrian?
This philosopher was falsely accused and convicted of corrupting the youth.
Who is Socrates?
This emperor had many Christians persecuted and killed.
Who was Nero?
Created by Athens, this was an alliance with other city-states to protect themselves if Persia ever returned.
What is the Delian League?
He became the first Roman emperor and changed his name to Caesar Augustus.
Who is Octavian?
He allowed governors to make more decisions in provinces and the led the most peaceful period of Roman history.
Who was Antoninus Pius?
This Greek ruler expanded the empire farther into Egypt and north into central Europe.
Who was Darius?