Commodus Timeline Game
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Put the following events in chronological order.
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Put the events in order from earliest to latest.
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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
Commodus, the Roman emperor known for his love of gladiatorial combat and extravagant lifestyle, is the inspiration behind this timeline game. Players will have the opportunity to test their knowledge of historical events and see if they can correctly place them in chronological order.
- Players will be challenged to place key events from Commodus’ reign in their correct order.
- With each correct placement, players will gain a deeper understanding of the historical context of Commodus’ rule.
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- August 31, 161: Birth of Commodus
- 177: Commodus is named Caesar and co-emperor by his father Marcus Aurelius
- 180: Commodus assumes the title of Augustus
- 182: Commodus celebrates his first triumph
- 183: Commodus initiates a purge of potential rivals and enemies
- 192: Commodus becomes the sole ruler of the Roman Empire
- 193: Commodus introduces a series of populist policies to gain popularity
- 194: Commodus renames Rome as Colonia Commodiana
- 195: Commodus declares himself the reincarnation of Hercules
- 196: Commodus begins participating in gladiatorial combats
- 197: Commodus survives an assassination attempt
- 197: Commodus orders the execution of numerous senators and aristocrats
- 190: Commodus celebrates his 10th year as emperor with lavish games
- 192: Commodus falls under the influence of his mistress Marcia
- 192: Commodus becomes increasingly erratic and despotic
- December 31, 192: Commodus is strangled to death by his wrestling partner Narcissus
- December 31, 192: Commodus is deified by the Senate
- December 31, 192: Commodus' reign officially ends with the accession of Pertinax
- 192-193: Commodus' statues and inscriptions are destroyed throughout Rome
- 193: Commodus' name is condemned and erased from records