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