Claudius Quotes

Question 1

Dio 19

Answer 1

[The soldiers] became much angrier at this and would not allow Narcissus to say a word, but suddenly shouted […] “Io Saturnalia”

Question 2

Suetonius 29

Answer 2

Claudius was wholly under the control of these […] a servant lavishing honours

Question 3

Tacitus XI 28

Answer 3

Fear beyond doubt came over them when they considered the hebetude of Claudius, his bondage to his wife, and the many murders perpetrated at the fiat of Messalina

Question 4

Dio 60.4.1

Answer 4

Taxes introduced in the reign of Gaius […] were abolished by Claudius

Question 5

Suetonius 12

Answer 5

By such conduct he won so much love and devotion in a short time […] the people were horror stricken [at the false news of Claudius’ death]

Question 6

Dio 60.6.6

Answer 6

[Claudius ordered the Jews] not to hold meetings. He also disbanded the clubs

Question 7

Dio 15

Answer 7

Claudius at the very beginning of his reign had sworn not to torture any Freeman

Question 8

Dio 60.6.7

Answer 8

He banqueted the senators and their wives, the knights, and also the tribes

Question 9

Suetonius 11.1

Answer 9

He considered it of foremost importance to obliterate the memory of the two days when men had thought of changing the form of government

Question 10

Suetonius 12.1

Answer 10

He recalled no one from exile except with the approval of the Senate

Question 11

Dio 60

Answer 11

He promptly accepted all honours that were voted to him
He exercised great caution in everything

He became so used to settling all these matters by his judgement, and not by precedent

He also restored to Castor and Pollux their temple

Question 12

Alston

Answer 12

Britain was still something of a mystery and would have the benefit of exoticism. Second, Claudius’s invasion could be seen to be in imitation of Caesar.