Which Roman emperor's reign coincided with Virgil's lifetime?
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Nero
Tiberius
Answer
Virgil lived during the reign of Emperor Augustus, who ruled Rome from 27 BC to 14 AD. Augustus was the first Roman emperor and his reign marked the beginning of the Roman Empire. Virgil's poetry was influenced by the political and cultural changes that took place during this time.
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