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The First Twelve Roman Emperors

Test your knowledge of the first twelve rulers of the Roman Empire, from the end of the Republic to the Flavian dynasty, as chronicled by the historian Suetonius.0 takes

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01Who was the first Roman Emperor, adopted son of Julius Caesar, who ushered in the era known as the Pax Romana?
02Which emperor, known for his reclusive and suspicious nature, largely ruled from the island of Capri during the latter part of his reign?
03Which emperor was notorious for his eccentric behavior, including allegedly planning to appoint his favorite horse, Incitatus, as consul?
04Despite physical infirmities that led many to underestimate him, which emperor oversaw the successful Roman conquest of Britain?
05The Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD occurred during the reign of which emperor, who was infamously accused of indifference while the city burned?
06Who was the first of four emperors to rule during the chaotic 'Year of the Four Emperors' in 69 AD?
07After assassinating his predecessor Galba, this emperor's reign lasted only three months before he committed suicide following a military defeat.
08The third emperor of 69 AD, he was infamous for his gluttony and was killed by the forces of his successor, Vespasian.
09Which emperor restored stability after the civil war of 69 AD, founded the Flavian dynasty, and began construction of the Colosseum?
10The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum, occurred during the brief but popular reign of which emperor?
11Which emperor, the last of the Flavian dynasty, was known for his autocratic rule and was ultimately assassinated in a palace conspiracy?
12Though not technically an emperor, which Roman general's life and assassination on the Ides of March begins Suetonius's 'The Twelve Caesars'?