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Probus Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Probus was known for his dedication to improving the Roman Empire through administrative reforms. In this game, players will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Roman administrator and piece together important information fragments just like Probus did during his reign.

  • Players will have to use their deductive skills to connect the dots and uncover hidden truths.
  • Spells can be used for hints and extra time, adding an element of strategy to the game.
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  • Probus was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 276 to 282 AD.
  • Probus was born in 232 AD in Sirmium, Pannonia (modern day Serbia).
  • Probus was known for his military campaigns and victories against various barbarian tribes.
  • Probus was proclaimed Emperor by his troops in 276 AD after the assassination of Emperor Tacitus.
  • Probus restored stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil and civil wars.
  • Probus initiated several successful military campaigns in Gaul, Germany, and the Balkans.
  • Probus is credited with rebuilding and improving infrastructure in the Roman provinces.
  • Probus was known for his leniency towards defeated enemies, often incorporating them into the Roman army.
  • Probus was assassinated by his own troops in 282 AD after they grew tired of his strict discipline and military campaigns.
  • Probus was succeeded by Carus, who became the next Roman Emperor.
  • Probus was married to a woman named Claudia, with whom he had several children.
  • Probus was known for his love of agriculture and is said to have encouraged the planting of vineyards and olive groves in the provinces.
  • Probus was a skilled military commander and strategist, earning the respect and loyalty of his troops.
  • Probus issued coins with his image and various military victories depicted on them.
  • Probus was hailed as a restorer of the Roman Empire by historians and writers of his time.
  • Probus was known for his efforts to promote the cultivation of new crops and the reforestation of barren lands.
  • Probus was praised for his administrative reforms and efforts to combat corruption within the Roman government.
  • Probus was deified by his successor Carus, who honored him with a state funeral and declared him a god.
  • Probus is remembered as a capable and effective ruler who brought peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire during his reign.
  • Probus' reign is considered a period of relative stability and economic growth for the Roman Empire.

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