Nero

Question 1

Who was Claudius’ biological son?

Answer 1

Britannicus

Question 2

Why was marrying Octavia important in Nero’s rise to power?

Answer 2

So that he would be the fa

Question 3

Which of Nero’s advisors was in charge of the praetorian guard?

Answer 3

Burrus

Question 4

How did Britannicus die?

Answer 4

Poisoned

Question 5

Which of Nero’s advisors was a writer and philosopher?

Answer 5

Seneca

Question 6

What instrument did Nero play in his public entertainments?

Answer 6

The lyre

Question 7

Where did Nero go in 67-68 CE to showcase his chariot racing?

Answer 7

Greece, for the Olympic games

Question 8

Why did many Romans dislike Nero’s more artistic shows?

Answer 8

Many Romans looked down on Greek artistic culture, as they considered military discipline to be superior, and they celebrated masculine values.
Acting was something only low-born people did, and Nero involved aristocracy.

Question 9

Where was Nero when the fire of Rome broke out?

Answer 9

At his holiday home in Antium