Roman emperors Flashcards
Caesar Augustus. Describe
A good leader, restore the sanctity of marriage to strengthen the empire for tax purposes. Also obtained titles such as “the savior of the world” the son of God and “the prince of peace”
Describe Tiberius
He didn’t like the government. Was Cesar when Jesus was crucified, and legends states that he was fascinated with Jesus
Describe Caligula
Profoundly perverted, demanded people to worship him, had statues of the gods altered to represent himself, he was killed by his own senators. He appointed a horse to be a governor
Claudius describe
Paralyzed as a boy in an accident. Very smart. Twice he kicked the Jews out of Rome
Describe Nero
Paranoid, blame the fire in Rome on the Christians, initiated persecution of the Christians, and committed suicide.
Vespasain. Describe
What is Cesar when Jerusalem was destroyed. He was led his son led the army against Jerusalem
Domition
Believe he was a God, had a statue made of himself, was Cesar when John was writing. Banished under his authority. You must worship the image before you can buy or sell anything. Also cut persecuted Christians