Question

According to the timeline, which event occurred most recently during the common era?

1) Augustus died
2) Augustus became Pontifex Maximus
3) Augustus became Emperor
4) Augustus oversaw the census

Answer 1

The event that occurred most recently during the Common Era is the death of Augustus in 14 CE, after which Tiberius became emperor.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the timeline of events during the Common Era, the event that occurred most recently is the death of Augustus in 14 CE. Augustus became the first emperor of Rome after Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE and established a period of imperial rule known as the Pax Romana. He held various titles during his reign, including Pontifex Maximus and carried out significant reforms. His reign ended with his death, after which his stepson Tiberius succeeded him as emperor.