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Question 1

What dynasty is known as the JULIO-CLAUDIAN DYNASTY?

Answer 1

27 B.C. - 68 A.D.

Question 2

Who was Augustus?

Answer 2

Born in 63 B.C. in Rome, son of Gaius Octavius and Atia

Question 3

What significant event did Augustus celebrate in 29 B.C.?

Answer 3

A triple triumph for the conquest of Illyricum, the victory at Actium, and the annexation of Egypt

Question 4

What name was given to Augustus by the Senate in 27 B.C.?

Answer 4

Augustus (proposed Munatius Plancus)

Question 5

What marks the beginning of the empire?

Answer 5

The name Augustus given by the Senate in 27 B.C.

Question 6

What powers did Augustus gain?

Answer 6

Tribunicia potestas and maius proconsulare imperium

Question 7

What political system did Augustus establish?

Answer 7

The Principate

Question 8

What does princeps senatus / princeps civitatis mean?

Answer 8

First amongst the senators, viz. amongst the citizens

Question 9

What action did Augustus take regarding his control over the Senate?

Answer 9

Relinquished his control but remained consul from 31 B.C. onwards

Question 10

What was Augustus’s relationship with the military?

Answer 10

He had the loyalty of the military

Question 11

What significant territorial change occurred under Augustus’s rule?

Answer 11

Annexed Egypt in 29 B.C.

Question 12

When did Augustus become pontifex maximus?

Answer 12

In 12 B.C. after Lepidus died

Question 13

What title was Augustus awarded by the Senate in 2 B.C.?

Answer 13

“Pater Patriae”

Question 14

Who campaigned in Spain from 26 B.C. to 19 B.C.?

Answer 14

Marcus Agrippa

Marcus Agrippa was a prominent general and statesman during the reign of Augustus.

Question 15

Which two figures campaigned along the Danube and defeated Maroboduus?

Answer 15

Tiberius and Drusus the Elder

They faced off against the Marcomanni led by Maroboduus.

Question 16

What significant event occurred in 23 B.C. involving Caeplo and Murena?

Answer 16

Revolt of Caeplo & Murena

This revolt was a notable conflict during the early Roman Empire.

Question 17

What happened to Drusus the Elder in 9 B.C.?

Answer 17

He fell off his horse and died

His death was a significant loss for the Roman military leadership.

Question 18

What disaster occurred in 9 A.D.?

Answer 18

Disaster at Teutoberg Forest

This event involved the defeat of Roman legions under Quinctillus Varus.

Question 19

Who defeated the Roman legions at the Teutoberg Forest?

Answer 19

Arminius (Herman the German)

Arminius was a chieftain of the Cherusci tribe.

Question 20

What position was Germanicus given in 12 A.D.?

Answer 20

Chief command

He led retaliatory raids into Germany following the disaster at Teutoberg.

Question 21

What security force was established during Augustus’ reign?

Answer 21

Praetorian Guard

This elite unit served as the personal guard for the Roman emperors.

Question 22

Who set up a private fire-brigade in 26 B.C.?

Answer 22

Egnatius Rufus

His actions prompted Augustus to take measures for fire safety in Rome.

Question 23

What role did the praefectus vigilum have?

Answer 23

In charge of fire-fighting

Augustus appointed this position to improve Rome’s fire safety.

Question 24

Who was the first praefectus annonae?

Answer 24

Galus Turranius

He was responsible for the grain supply in Rome.

Question 25

What is said about Augustus regarding Rome's architecture?

Answer 25

Found Rome a city of brick, left it a city of Marble ## Footnote This phrase highlights Augustus' contributions to Roman infrastructure.

Question 26

What significant structures did Agrippa build?

Answer 26

* Pantheon * Baths of Agrippa * Aqua Virgo * Aqua Julia ## Footnote Agrippa was a key figure in enhancing Rome's architecture.

Question 27

Who were the two significant wives of Augustus?

Answer 27

* Claudia * Scribonia * Livia ## Footnote Scribonia was the mother of Julia, and Livia was the mother of Tiberius.

Question 28

What happened to Julia the Younger?

Answer 28

Exiled in 8 A.D. ## Footnote Julia the Younger faced exile due to political circumstances.

Question 29

Who did Tiberius (the emperor) have to divorce?

Answer 29

Vipsania ## Footnote Tiberius divorced Vipsania to marry Julia (Elder), which was against his will.

Question 30

Where did Augustus die?

Answer 30

Nola ## Footnote His ashes were placed in his mausoleum, marking the end of his reign.

Question 31

Who was Vibertus?

Answer 31

A successful general under Augustus characterized as gloomy and jealous of Germanicus ## Footnote Vibertus was never really desiring to be emperor.

Question 32

What significant event did Germanicus celebrate in 17 A.D.?

Answer 32

A triumph ## Footnote Germanicus was Vibertus's nephew and adoptive son.

Question 33

What was the cause of Germanicus's death in 19 A.D.?

Answer 33

Said to have been poisoned ## Footnote His death occurred during the Revolt of Tacfarinas.

Question 34

What was the Revolt of Tacfarinas?

Answer 34

A revolt by a Numidian chieftain against Rome from 17-24 A.D. ## Footnote P. Cornellus Dolabella successfully ended the revolt.

Question 35

Who was Junius Blaesus?

Answer 35

A general who trapped Tacfarinas but was recalled before he could finish the job ## Footnote His efforts were ultimately ineffective.

Question 36

What was the outcome of the Revolt of Florus and Sacrovir in 21 A.D.?

Answer 36

Two Gallic noblemen were defeated by a Rhine contingent ## Footnote The revolt involved Jullus Sacrovir and Jullus Florus.

Question 37

When did Tiberius go to his villa on Capri?

Answer 37

In 26 A.D. ## Footnote He never returned to Rome after this.

Question 38

What happened to Livia in 29 A.D.?

Answer 38

She died, and Tiberius did not attend her funeral ## Footnote Livia was Tiberius's mother.

Question 39

What villainy did Sejanus attempt against Agrippina the Elder's family?

Answer 39

Tried to kill or exile all members of the family ## Footnote His actions were eventually halted in 31 B.C.

Question 40

Who replaced Sejanus as Praetorian Prefect?

Answer 40

Sutorius Macro ## Footnote Macro took over after Sejanus's downfall.

Question 41

What trials did Tiberius conduct after Sejanus's exposure?

Answer 41

Mass treason trials ## Footnote He prosecuted those connected to Sejanus.

Question 42

Who were the two candidates to be the next emperor after Tiberius?

Answer 42

Tiberius Gemellus and Caligula ## Footnote Caligula was the son of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder.

Question 43

What happened to Tiberius Gemellus?

Answer 43

Executed by Caligula at the beginning of his reign ## Footnote Caligula became emperor after Tiberius's death.

Question 44

What does Caligula mean?

Answer 44

Little boot ## Footnote It refers to his childhood nickname.

Question 45

What was Caligula known for regarding Britain?

Answer 45

A fake invasion where he commanded soldiers to collect seashells ## Footnote His army never reached Britain.

Question 46

What was the name of Caligula's favorite horse?

Answer 46

Incitatus ## Footnote Caligula attempted to make him consul or a senator.

Question 47

Who killed Caligula?

Answer 47

Cassius Chaerea, a member of the Praetorian Guard ## Footnote His reign was notably short.

Question 48

What did the Senate attempt to do after Caligula's assassination?

Answer 48

Restore the Republic ## Footnote They used the chaos of Caligula's rule to regain power.

Question 49

Who was found hiding behind a curtain in the Imperial palace?

Answer 49

Claudius ## Footnote He was hailed as Emperor by the Praetorian Guard.

Question 50

Where were Caligula's ashes placed after his death?

Answer 50

In the Mausoleum of Augustus ## Footnote This was a common burial place for emperors.