Roman Emperors Quiz
1 / 15Can you recall the emperors who ruled the mighty Roman Empire?
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Which emperor is famous for reportedly fiddling while Rome burned in 64 AD?
About Roman Emperors Quiz
Give your memory a workout with Roman Emperors Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 7 medium, 4 easy, 4 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. Can you recall the emperors who ruled the mighty Roman Empire? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which emperor is famous for reportedly fiddling while Rome burned in 64 AD?
Answer: Nero
While the story is likely a myth (the fiddle hadn't been invented yet), Emperor Nero is traditionally associated with the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD.
2. Which emperor legalized Christianity with the Edict of Milan in 313 AD?
Answer: Constantine I
Emperor Constantine I issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, granting religious tolerance throughout the empire and ending the persecution of Christians.
3. Which emperor built Hadrian's Wall in northern England?
Answer: Hadrian
Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of the wall in 122 AD to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain.
4. Which emperor was known as a mad tyrant who allegedly made his horse a consul?
Answer: Caligula
Emperor Caligula (Gaius Caesar) was known for his cruelty and extravagance. The story about his horse Incitatus being made consul is likely exaggerated.
5. Under which emperor did the Roman Empire reach its greatest territorial extent?
Answer: Trajan
Emperor Trajan expanded the Roman Empire to its greatest extent by 117 AD, including conquests in Dacia (modern Romania) and Mesopotamia.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Emperor Diocletian established the Tetrarchy in 293 AD, dividing the empire into Eastern and Western administrative units.
- Emperor Vespasian began construction of the Colosseum around 70 AD. It was completed under his son Titus in 80 AD.
- Theodosius I was the last emperor to rule over both the Eastern and Western Roman Empire. After his death in 395 AD, the empire was permanently divided.
Frequently asked questions
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Roman Emperors Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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