The Republic
Optimates
Sulla
This emperor that enjoyed playing gladiator, saw a conspiratorial plot against him led by his own sister and other senators. When it failed, the emperor had them all executed. Who is this?
Commodus
This famous Roman emperor was also a Stoic Philosopher, but unfortunately not a very good father since his son was a degenerate.
Marcus Aurelius
They wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls, which hold a hope that Messiah would one day destroy and kill the wicked, and save the righteous. They abandoned Jerusalem and the Temple because of its wickedness. Who was this group?
the Essenes
Who are the two Roman Senators that launched the conspiracy that murdered Julius Caesar?
Brutus and Cassius
What was the name of the Battle that saw Octavian decisively beat the armies of Marc Antony and Cleopatra?
the Battle of Actium
This was the last Emperor of the Julio-Claudian emperors. Who was he?
Nero
This was the name of the General and eventual Roman Emperor that destroyed the city of Jerusalem and received an Arch in his name. Who is this?
Titus
What was the name of the messiah figure that took over Sepphorus in Galilee for 10-years, and assembled the "lesthai" into the gang of Zealots? The Romans executed him when Jesus was still a child.
Judas of Galilee
Name the date that Julius Caesar died.
March 15, 44 BCE
What is the Sidus Iulium also known as the Caesaris Astrum?
the comet that appeared after Julius Caesar's death
The Year of 4 Emperors (68-69 CE) led to this new Dynasty in Ancient Rome. What was it?
The Flavian Dynasty
This emperor re-united the Empire under his single rule after it was ruled by a Tetrarchy. Who was this?
Constantine the Great
Who was the Roman that seized Judea from the Hasmoneans and turned it into a Roman controlled area?
Pompey Magnus
What was the name of the Roman General that reformed the military so that the troops were loyal to him and not Rome?
Marius
Augustus Caesar was careful not to take a title like King or Dictator when taking over Rome. What did Octavian call himself before the people? What did he consider his title?
Princeps or First Citizen
Briefly describe the Roman "Policy of Alliances", a policy used when the Romans conquered an new area.
The Romans ensured that the rich would become dependent upon their rulers, for increased power and wealth. By aligning their interests with those of the ruling class, Rome made sure that local leaders remained completely invested in maintaining the imperial system. Rome's success, was their success.
This was the emperor that blamed Christians for the social problems of Rome. Since they refused to worship the gods, he launched a 10-year campaign called the Great Persecution to kill Christians empire-wide. Who is this?
Diocletian
What is the name of Octavian Caesar's wife?
Livia Drusilla
Name all three memebers of the second Triumvirate.
Octavian
Marc Antony
Lepidus
How did Pompey Magnus die?
he was betrayed and murdered by the Pharaoh of Egypt, Ptolemy the XIII.
they cherished the memory of the Republic and wished to involve the Senate and other Roman nobles in the work of government. But on the other hand, this was impossible, as the emperors of this dynasty were also those that eventually led to a decline in the power and effective role of the Senate.
What Roman dynasty is this?
the Julio-Claudians
This was that battle that saw Constantine defeat Maxentius, after Constantine had seen his vision of the divine symbol. What was the name of that battle?
the Battle of the Milvian Bridge
Name all three members of the first Triumvirate.
Julius Caesar
Pompey Magnus
Crassus