Otho (69 CE)
  • 1. Who was Otho before becoming emperor?
A) Consul
B) General of the Eastern Legions
C) Senator
D) Governor of Lusitania
  • 2. What year did Otho become emperor?
A) 65 CE
B) 68 CE
C) 69 CE
D) 70 CE
  • 3. Who was Otho's main rival for the throne?
A) Titus
B) Nero
C) Galba
D) Vitellius
  • 4. In which battle did Otho suffer a decisive defeat?
A) Battle of Bedriacum
B) Battle of Pharsalus
C) Battle of Actium
D) Battle of the Milvian Bridge
  • 5. What was Otho's full name?
A) Tiberius Otho
B) Gaius Otho
C) Lucius Otho
D) Marcus Otho
  • 6. Which emperor's death precipitated Otho's rise?
A) Vitellius
B) Nero
C) Galba
D) Titus
  • 7. How long did Otho rule?
A) One year
B) Three months
C) Six months
D) Two years
  • 8. Otho's supporters largely came from which group?
A) The Senate
B) The provincial governors
C) The Praetorian Guard
D) The common citizens
  • 9. What major event occurred in 69 CE?
A) Pax Romana established
B) Year of the Four Emperors
C) Fall of the Roman Republic
D) Construction of the Colosseum begins
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