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