The Roman Empire began in 27 B.C., when Octavian, Julius Caesar 's adopted son and heir, was granted the title "Augustus," meaning "revered one," by the Roman senate.

Here are 15 questions to test your knowledge of the rulers of the Roman Empire. Good luck! And if you need a hint click the yellow button.

In 476, the Germanic barbarian king Odoacer deposed the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire in Italy. The Eastern Roman, or Byzantine Empire, survived for a few centuries longer, but never ...

Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for as low as $10/month. Don’t have an account? Sign up now. A free account provides you access to a limited number of free articles each month ...