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Trajan Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Explore the ancient world of Rome in this fact-matching game, connecting you to the historical figure Trajan.

  • Uncover key details about Trajan’s reign
  • Piece together important information fragments
  • Utilize spells for hints and extra time
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  • Trajan was the Roman emperor from 98 to 117 AD.
  • He was born on September 18, 53 AD, in Italica, Hispania (now Spain).
  • Trajan's full name was Marcus Ulpius Traianus.
  • He was the first Roman emperor who was not born in Italy.
  • Trajan is known for his extensive public building program, including Trajan's Forum and Trajan's Column in Rome.
  • He led successful military campaigns, expanding the Roman Empire to its greatest territorial extent.
  • Trajan conquered Dacia (modern-day Romania) and made it a Roman province.
  • He also led campaigns against the Parthian Empire, capturing their capital city of Ctesiphon.
  • Trajan's reign is considered a period of prosperity and stability known as the Pax Romana.
  • He implemented social welfare programs to aid impoverished children.
  • Trajan expanded the Roman road network, facilitating trade and communication within the empire.
  • He was known for his fairness and justice, earning the nickname 'Optimus Princeps' meaning 'the best ruler.'
  • Trajan was the second of the Five Good Emperors, a group of Roman emperors known for their competent and virtuous rule.
  • He died on August 8, 117 AD, in Selinus, Cilicia (now Turkey).
  • Trajan was deified after his death, with a temple built in his honor in Rome.
  • He was succeeded by his adopted son, Hadrian.
  • Trajan is featured on many Roman coins, depicting his bearded portrait.
  • His reign marked the peak of the Roman Empire's power and territorial expansion.
  • Trajan's ashes were interred in a monumental tomb called Trajan's Column.
  • He is considered one of the greatest Roman emperors in history.

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