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Certamen Roman Life > History of the Empire Regional Study Guide > Flashcards

History of the Empire Regional Study Guide Flashcards

1
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On what day does the Empire begin?

A

January 16, 27 BC

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2
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What event begins the Empire?

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Octavian returns power to the Senate, they name him Augustus

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3
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What provinces was Augustus given when he began?

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Egypt, Gaul, and Syria

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4
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What was the first set of emperors called?

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Julio-Claudian Emperors

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5
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Who was the first emperor of the Julio-Claudians?

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Augustus

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6
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Who was the second emperor of the Julio-Claudians?

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Tiberius

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7
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Who was the third emperor of the Julio-Claudians?

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Caligula

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8
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Who was the fourth emperor of the Julio-Claudians?

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Claudius

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9
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Who was the fifth emperor of the Julio-Claudians?

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Nero

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10
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When did Augustus’ reign begin and end?

A

27 BC - AD 14

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11
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When did Tiberius’ reign begin and end?

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AD 14 - AD 37

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12
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When did Caligula’s reign begin and end?

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AD 37 - 41

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13
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When did Claudius’ reign begin and end?

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AD 41 - 54

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14
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When did Nero’s reign begin and end?

A

AD 54 - 68

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15
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Name two of Augustus’ wives?

A

Scribonia and Livia

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16
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Who was the daughter of Scribonia and Augustus?

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Julia

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17
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What phrase is used to depict how Augustus ruled?

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Found Rome brick and left it marble

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18
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What was the aftermath of the battle that took place in AD 9?

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Varus loses 3 legions in Germany

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19
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What battle took place in AD 9?

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Teutoburg Forest

20
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Who did the Romans have to face at Teutoburg Forest?

A

Arminius

21
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What was the other name for Arminius?

A

Herman the German

22
Q

Who Tiberius the son of?

A

Livia

23
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Who did Tiberius marry?

A

Augustus’ daughter Julia

24
Q

Who was Tiberius the uncle of?

A

Germanicus

25
Q

Where was Tiberius in exile first to?

A

Rhodes

26
Q

Where did Tiberius retire later in life?

A

Capri

27
Q

What does the name “Caligula” mean?

A

little boots

28
Q

Who is Caligula’s father?

A

Germanicus

29
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How was Caligula killed?

A

Praetorian Guard

30
Q

Who was Claudius’ brother?

A

Germanicus

31
Q

How were Claudius and Caligula related?

A

Claudius was Caligula’s uncle

32
Q

What “defects” did Claudius have?

A

a limp and a tic and pretended to be stupid

33
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How did Claudius obtain the status of emperor?

A

the Praetorian Guard chose him

34
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Name two women that Claudius married.

A

Messalina and Agrippina the Younger (Claudius’ niece)

35
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Who did Claudius father with Messalina?

A

Brittanicus and Octavia

36
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Who was the child of Agrippina the Younger?

A

Nero

37
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What was Nero’s real name?

A

Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus

38
Q

How was Nero related to Claudius?

A

Nero was the step son of Claudius

39
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Who did Nero marry?

A

Claudius’ daughter Octavia

40
Q

At what age was Nero made emperor?

A

around 16

41
Q

Who were Nero’s tutors?

A

Seneca (stoic philosopher) and Burrus (military man)

42
Q

What event occurred in AD 64?

A

The great fire

43
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Who did Nero blame for the great fire?

A

Christians

44
Q

What did the great fire enable Nero to do?

A

build the domus aurea (house of gold)

45
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Who led the revolt in Britain during Nero’s reign?

A

Queen Boudicca

46
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How did Nero die?

A

He committed suicide

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