Marcus Aurelius & peak Roman Empire
- 1. Who was the Roman emperor known for his philosophical writings in 'Meditations'?
A) Marcus Aurelius
B) Augustus
C) Nero
D) Julius Caesar
- 2. During which century did Marcus Aurelius rule the Roman Empire?
A) 1st century AD
B) 3rd century AD
C) 4th century AD
D) 2nd century AD
- 3. Which Stoic philosopher heavily influenced Marcus Aurelius?
A) Seneca
B) Aristotle
C) Plato
D) Epictetus
- 4. Where was Marcus Aurelius born?
A) Athens
B) Carthage
C) Rome
D) Alexandria
- 5. Marcus Aurelius was a practitioner of which ancient philosophy?
A) Epicureanism
B) Platonism
C) Stoicism
D) Cynicism
- 6. Which Germanic tribe did Marcus Aurelius defend the Roman Empire against during his reign?
A) Marcomanni
B) Visigoths
C) Huns
D) Vandals
- 7. Marcus Aurelius was the adoptive brother of which other Roman emperor?
A) Caligula
B) Nerva
C) Lucius Verus
D) Commodus
- 8. Where did Marcus Aurelius die?
A) Rome
B) Athens
C) Carthage
D) Vindobona
- 9. Which famous plague affected the Roman Empire during Marcus Aurelius's reign?
A) Black Death
B) Antonine Plague
C) Cyprian Plague
D) Plague of Justinian
- 10. What was Marcus Aurelius's full title during his reign as Roman emperor?
A) Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
B) Emperor of Rome
C) Consul
D) Pontifex Maximus
- 11. In 'Meditations', Marcus Aurelius reflects on the concept of 'Amor fati', which means what?
A) Desire for change
B) Love of fate
C) Fear of the unknown
D) Hatred of one's destiny
- 12. What title was Marcus Aurelius given posthumously by the Roman Senate?
A) Tyrannus
B) Magister
C) Rex
D) Divus
- 13. Who was the Roman Emperor during the peak of the Roman Empire?
A) Nero
B) Trajan
C) Augustus
D) Julius Caesar
- 14. What was the title of Marcus Aurelius' famous work of philosophy?
A) The Odyssey
B) The Aeneid
C) Meditations
D) The Republic
- 15. What is the name of Marcus Aurelius' son and successor?
A) Julius Caesar
B) Constantine
C) Commodus
D) Tiberius
- 16. What title was Marcus Aurelius given in recognition of his military achievements?
A) Augustus
B) Pontifex Maximus
C) Consul
D) Germanicus
- 17. How old was Marcus Aurelius when he became Emperor?
A) 30
B) 60
C) 40
D) 20
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