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