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The Extravagant Feasts of Caligula: Roman Emperor Gone Wild - Test
Contributed by: Howes
  • 1. Which infamous animal was said to have been frequently served at Caligula's feasts?
A) Flamingo
B) Crocodile
C) Elephant
D) Lion
  • 2. What precious metal was reportedly used to cover the banqueting rooms at Caligula's palace?
A) Bronze
B) Silver
C) Gold
D) Platinum
  • 3. Caligula once declared war on which sea god, ordering his soldiers to throw spears into the water?
A) Poseidon
B) Neptune
C) Nereus
D) Triton
  • 4. Which Roman poet described the excesses of Caligula in his writing?
A) Seneca
B) Horace
C) Ovid
D) Virgil
  • 5. Who was Caligula's father?
A) Claudius
B) Julius Caesar
C) Tiberius
D) Germanicus
  • 6. Who succeeded Caligula as Emperor of Rome?
A) Julius Caesar
B) Nero
C) Titus
D) Claudius
  • 7. What was Caligula's birth name?
A) Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus
B) Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
C) Marcus Aurelius
D) Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
  • 8. What was Caligula's relationship with the Roman Senate?
A) Supportive
B) Hostile
C) Indifferent
D) Collaborative
  • 9. During which Roman dynasty did Caligula rule?
A) Constantinian
B) Severan
C) Julio-Claudian
D) Flavian
  • 10. In which year was Caligula assassinated?
A) 79 AD
B) 41 AD
C) 27 BC
D) 68 AD
  • 11. Who was the uncle and predecessor of Caligula as Roman Emperor?
A) Hadrian
B) Claudius
C) Tiberius
D) Nero
  • 12. Which ancient historian wrote extensively about the reign of Caligula?
A) Suetonius
B) Herodotus
C) Plutarch
D) Tacitus
  • 13. What nickname did Caligula acquire during his childhood?
A) Shorty
B) Little Boots
C) Small Steps
D) Tiny Toes
  • 14. What controversial action did Caligula take in regard to ancient statues in Rome?
A) Sold them to neighboring kingdoms
B) Banned them from public view
C) Destroyed them
D) Replaced heads with his own likeness
  • 15. Which island did Caligula plan to invade as a military campaign but never launched?
A) Egypt
B) Spain
C) Gaul
D) Britain
  • 16. Who was Caligula?
A) Greek Philosopher
B) Egyptian Pharaoh
C) Chinese Warlord
D) Roman Emperor
  • 17. Who led the conspiracy to assassinate Caligula?
A) Cassius Chaerea
B) Messalina
C) Gnaeus Lentulus Gaetulicus
D) Vitellius
  • 18. Who was infamous for proposing the construction of a bridge of boats across the Bay of Baiae?
A) Julius Caesar
B) Tiberius
C) Caligula
D) Nero
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