Balbinus Timeline Game
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Put the following events in chronological order.
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Temporal Tangle
Can you place the key events in the correct order?
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Reconstruct the key facts from this lesson.
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About This Challenge
Balbinus was a Roman Emperor who ruled for a very brief period of time during the Crisis of the Third Century. In this tumultuous time in Roman history, many emperors rose and fell, each leaving their mark on the empire.
- Players will have to correctly place events from the Crisis of the Third Century in their correct chronological order.
- Each event will be a key detail in understanding the challenges faced by emperors like Balbinus.
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- 178: Balbinus is born in 178
- 211: Balbinus becomes the governor of Thrace
- 213: Balbinus becomes the governor of Moesia
- 220: Balbinus is appointed as the consul of Rome
- 238: Balbinus is elected as the Emperor of Rome alongside Pupienus
- 238: Balbinus and Pupienus suppress a revolt in Africa
- 238: Balbinus and Pupienus defeat Maximinus Thrax in a battle near Aquileia
- 238: Balbinus and Pupienus are assassinated by the Praetorian Guard
- 238: Balbinus' reign as Emperor of Rome ends
- 238: Balbinus' remains are buried in the Mausoleum of Augustus
- 238: Balbinus' son, Balbinus Junior, is executed by Gordian III
- 238: Balbinus' family is declared enemies of the state by Gordian III
- 238: Balbinus' statues and images are destroyed throughout Rome
- 238: Balbinus' name is erased from official records and inscriptions
- 238: Balbinus' memory is condemned and forgotten by the Roman Empire
- 238: Balbinus is largely disregarded by historians in favor of other emperors
- 20th century: Balbinus' legacy is revived in modern times as historical interest in his reign grows
- 20th century: Balbinus is studied and analyzed by scholars to understand his role in the Crisis of the Third Century
- 20th century: Balbinus is depicted in various works of fiction and historical novels
- 20th century: Balbinus' reign is portrayed in movies and TV shows set in ancient Rome