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Vespasian Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Vespasian was a Roman emperor who ruled from 69 to 79 AD. Let’s delve into the world of ancient Rome with this fact-matching game!

  • Uncover key events from Vespasian’s reign
  • Learn about the political and social climate of ancient Rome
  • Use spells for hints and extra time to piece together important information fragments
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  • Vespasian was Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD.
  • He was born in 9 AD in Falacrinae, Italy.
  • Vespasian was the founder of the Flavian dynasty.
  • He was known for his military successes, including conquering Jerusalem in 70 AD.
  • Vespasian was the first emperor to be of non-patrician origin.
  • He was known for his frugality and efforts to restore the Roman economy after the excesses of Nero's reign.
  • Vespasian was known for his sense of humor and wit.
  • He had two sons, Titus and Domitian, who both became Roman emperors after him.
  • Vespasian was a skilled military commander before becoming emperor.
  • He was responsible for building the Colosseum in Rome.
  • Vespasian was known for his public works projects, including aqueducts and roads.
  • He was deified after his death, becoming a god in the Roman pantheon.
  • Vespasian was a successful military commander in Britain, Africa, and Judea.
  • He was the first emperor to be born in the Italian countryside.
  • Vespasian was known for his practicality and common sense.
  • He was proclaimed emperor by the legions in Egypt after the suicide of Nero.
  • Vespasian was known for his military discipline and organization.
  • He was the first emperor to have been a member of the equestrian order.
  • Vespasian was known for his fairness and impartiality in governance.
  • He died in 79 AD and was succeeded by his son Titus.

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