Macrinus (217–218 CE) - Test
  • 1. Who was Macrinus?
A) A philosopher
B) A Roman Emperor
C) A senator
D) A gladiator
  • 2. In which year did Macrinus become Emperor?
A) 218 CE
B) 215 CE
C) 217 CE
D) 220 CE
  • 3. Macrinus succeeded which Emperor?
A) Geta
B) Commodus
C) Severus
D) Caracalla
  • 4. Who defeated Macrinus?
A) Maximinus Thrax
B) Elagabalus
C) Diocletian
D) Severus Alexander
  • 5. What was Macrinus's full name?
A) Gaius Octavius Macrinus
B) Tiberius Claudius Macrinus
C) Marcus Opellius Macrinus
D) Lucius Aelius Sejanus
  • 6. Macrinus held what position before becoming Emperor?
A) Legatus
B) Praetorian Prefect
C) Proconsul
D) Consul
  • 7. Which event led to Macrinus being declared Emperor?
A) The assassination of Caracalla
B) A senatorial vote
C) A public election
D) A military coup
  • 8. In what year did Macrinus die?
A) 219 CE
B) 216 CE
C) 218 CE
D) 215 CE
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