History Empire Regional Study Guide up through Julio-Claudians Flashcards
On what day does the Empire begin?
January 16, 27 BC
What event begins the Empire?
Octavian returns power to the Senate, they name him Augustus
What provinces was Augustus given when he began?
Egypt, Gaul, and Syria
What was the first set of emperors called?
Julio-Claudian Emperors
Who was the first emperor of the Julio-Claudians?
Augustus
Who was the second emperor of the Julio-Claudians?
Tiberius
Who was the third emperor of the Julio-Claudians?
Caligula
Who was the fourth emperor of the Julio-Claudians?
Claudius
Who was the fifth emperor of the Julio-Claudians?
Nero
When did Augustus’ reign begin and end?
27 BC - AD 14
When did Tiberius’ reign begin and end?
AD 14 - AD 37
When did Caligula’s reign begin and end?
AD 37 - 41
When did Claudius’ reign begin and end?
AD 41 - 54
When did Nero’s reign begin and end?
AD 54 - 68
Name two of Augustus’ wives?
Scribonia and Livia
Who was the daughter of Scribonia and Augustus?
Julia
What phrase is used to depict how Augustus ruled?
Found Rome brick and left it marble
What was the aftermath of the battle that took place in AD 9?
Varus loses 3 legions in Germany
What battle took place in AD 9?
Teutoburg Forest
Who did the Romans have to face at Teutoburg Forest?
Arminius
What was the other name for Arminius?
Herman the German
Who Tiberius the son of?
Livia
Who did Tiberius marry?
Augustus’ daughter Julia
Who was Tiberius the uncle of?
Germanicus
Where was Tiberius in exile first to?
Rhodes
Where did Tiberius retire later in life?
Capri
What does the name “Caligula” mean?
little boots
Who is Caligula’s father?
Germanicus
How was Caligula killed?
Praetorian Guard
Who was Claudius’ brother?
Germanicus
How were Claudius and Caligula related?
Claudius was Caligula’s uncle
What “defects” did Claudius have?
a limp and a tic and pretended to be stupid
How did Claudius obtain the status of emperor?
the Praetorian Guard chose him
Name two women that Claudius married.
Messalina and Agrippina the Younger (Claudius’ niece)
Who did Claudius father with Messalina?
Brittanicus and Octavia
Who was the child of Agrippina the Younger?
Nero
What was Nero’s real name?
Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus
How was Nero related to Claudius?
Nero was the step son of Claudius
Who did Nero marry?
Claudius’ daughter Octavia
At what age was Nero made emperor?
around 16
Who were Nero’s tutors?
Seneca (stoic philosopher) and Burrus (military man)
What event occurred in AD 64?
The great fire
Who did Nero blame for the great fire?
Christians
What did the great fire enable Nero to do?
build the domus aurea (house of gold)
Who led the revolt in Britain during Nero’s reign?
Queen Boudicca
How did Nero die?
He committed suicide
