Which Roman Emperor Would Be Your BFF?

By: Alex Wittman
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Roman Emperor Would Be Your BFF?
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About This Quiz

Let's flashback a few centuries and take a look at the dudes who ruled the Roman Empire. Ah yes, the imperial period. Augustus, Nero, Marcus Aurelius, Caligula: These men were among those who oversaw one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. Some refuted monarchy while others ruled with an iron fist. Just the usual ups and downs of human nature! Even though the Roman emperors died centuries ago, aren't you curious which one would be your BFF? You two could have shopped for togas together and had servants feed you grapes! 

Every Roman emperor had great accomplishments as well as serious personal flaws. But, just because someone ordered a few senators put to death doesn't make their aqueduct any less impressive! No one's perfect, right? So, which emperor would be your pal? Hotheaded yet fun-loving Nero? Maybe the profound Marcus Aurelius? Or, can you imagine chilling with the OG Augustus? Take this quiz to reveal which Roman emperor would be your BFF. After you learn your results, get to work on that time machine so the two of you can lace up each other's sandals and shape the course of mankind. What are you waiting for? It took them a long time to build Rome, but it will only take you a few minutes to answer these questions!

If you were an emperor, what would your primary objective be?
Build innovative infrastructure for my empire
Make powerful alliances
Punish all my enemies
Educate the people

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Growing up, what was your favorite board game?
Mouse trap
Risk
Chutes and ladders
Trivial pursuit

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Powerful and revered, which of the following is your favorite Roman god?
Neptune
Jupiter
Vulcan
Mercury

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When you spend time with your BFF, what do the two of you like to do?
Travel
Workout
Go out on the town
Grab a coffee and chat

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Thinking of your friends, what characteristic do you value the most?
They're spontaneous
They pay attention to details
They know how to have a good time
They have helpful advice to offer

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Your BFF is totally freaking out. What is it most likely about?
Something that happened at work
An argument with another friend
Trouble with their family
Humanity

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Which of the following traits do you admire most in your friends?
Generosity
Self-discipline
Creativity
Intelligence

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You're considering a career change. Which of these jobs do you think you'd be best at?
Politician
Military commander
Actor
Philosophy professor

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Which flaw are you prepared to put up with in a friendship?
Eccentricity
Bossiness
Paranoia
Long-windedness

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Girl power! Which Roman goddess is your favorite?
Venus
Minerva
Juno
Ceres

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In your opinion, what's the greatest catastrophe that can strike an empire?
A financial crisis
War
A great fire
A plague

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When you and your BFF get into an argument, how do you prefer to resolve the situation?
Get everything out in the open immediately
Ask other friends to take sides
Let it go but harbor a grudge forever
Talk it out in a mature fashion

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How old is your oldest close friendship?
We've known each other since childhood
We've known each other since grade school
We've known each other since high school
We've known each other since college

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You and your best friend are headed out to grab a bite to eat. What kind of food do you settle on?
Pizza
Chinese takeout
Burgers and fries
Vegan sushi

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When your friend is having a bad day, how do you comfort them?
Remind them of all their awesome accomplishments
Help them plan their next move
Let them rant and rave
Listen to their feelings, however long it takes

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Your pal said they're surprising you with a friends vacation! Where do you hope they're taking you?
New York City
Rome
Las Vegas
Paris

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Of the following, which is your biggest pet peeve?
Wastefulness
Mismanagement
Liars
Thoughtlessness

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You and your BFF want to paint the town red. Where are you two headed on a Saturday night?
Dance club
Laser tag
Theater show
Speakeasy

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They say dog is man's best friend. Which of these animals do you think would make a good buddy?
Bird
Cat
Pig
Horse

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You love staying up to date with your friends via social media. Which platform is your favorite?
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tumblr

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Which famous world leader do you find the most interesting?
George Washington
Napolean Bonaparte
Fidel Castro
Winston Churchill

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Which of the following areas was the Roman Empire's greatest contribution to the world?
Law
Government
Language
Philosophy

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Celebrity BFFs! Which of these famous duos is your favorite?
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake
Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart

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You and your best friend decide to go see a movie. What genre will the film most likely be?
Comedy
Action
Drama
Epics/Historical

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Your buddy scores tickets to a concert. What artist will you two see live?
Lizzo
Taylor Swift
Kayne West
Maroon 5

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To celebrate your birthday, your friend has planned a whole day for the two of you. What do you think you'll be doing?
Mini road trip
Sporting event
Spa day
Picnic lunch

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To commemorate your special friendship, you and your pal decide to get tattoos. What's your BFF ink?
A sun and a moon
Coordinates of the place we met
Infinity symbols
Our favorite line of poetry

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You can't have a movie marathon without snacks! What's the preferred treat of you and your BFF?
Popcorn
Chips
Candy
Cookies

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Of the following, what do you love most about your best friend?
They are one-of-a-kind
They never forget my birthday
They're always honest with me
I can talk to them about absolutely anything

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Which word best describes the special bond between you and your closest friend?
Sociable
Attentive
Rollicking
Thoughtful

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