chapter 2.3 augustus' reign : augustus and his 'sons' Flashcards
as it became more unlikely nobody would overthrow him were did Augustus’ focus switch to?
to the future of the empire and his successor
what did he fear would happen to the empire if he died ?
a power vacuum which would diminish everything he worked for throughout his life
who were Augustus’ potential successors ?
Gaius, Lucius, Drusus and Tiberius
what was Augustus’ problem with Tiberius ?
he was apart of the noble family ( the claudii ) which could cause a power vacuum
in 17BCE what did Augustus do?
adopted Gaius and Lucius
when was Gias first presented publicly ?
13BCE
how Augustus show he had chosen Gaius and Lucius as his successors to the public?
through the aureus of him and the two together
when and how did both Gaius and Lucius die ?
G - 4AD - killed on campaign
L - 2AD - illness on campaign
after Lucius died what did Augustus do ?
He adopted Tiberius
