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Which statement about the Roman emperor Nero is correct? A. He moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium. B. He restored peace and set up a new government in Rome. C. He built a wall across northern Britain to keep out invaders. D. He accused Christians of setting fire to the city Rome.

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The statement that is correct regarding Roman Emperor, Nero, is D. He accused Christians of setting fire to the city Rome

The correct option is D He accused Christians of setting fire to the city Rome.

Nero Claudio César Augusto Germanicus was emperor of the Roman Empire between October 13, 54 and June 9, 68, last emperor of the Julio-Claudia dynasty. During his reign he focused most of his attention on diplomacy and trade, and tried to increase the cultural capital of the Empire by building various theaters and promoting competitions and athletic events. Diplomatically and militarily his reign is characterized by success against the Parthian Empire, the repression of the revolt of the British (60-61) and an improvement of relations with Greece. In year 68 took place a coup d'etat in which several governors were involved, after which, apparently, they forced it to commit suicide.

The reign of Nero is commonly associated with tyranny and extravagance. He is remembered for a series of systematic executions, including that of his own mother and that of his British stepbrother, and above all by the widespread belief that while Rome burned he was composing with his lyre, as well as a relentless persecutor of the Christians