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The Judio-Claudians and the Late Roman Empire Flashcards

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What was the set fate of the Republic after the death of Augustus?

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The Republic was no longer an option and the only possible successor was Tiberius

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Who was Tiberius?

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The stepson of Augustus

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What happened to Germanicus and what effect did this have upon Tiberius?

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His death was potentially organised by Tiberius, which made the emperor hugely unpopular

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Who was Livia?

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Mother of Tiberius, wife of Augustus

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What did the Senate want to give to Livia and what was Tiberius’s view?

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They wanted to give her honours, which he blocked

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Who was Sejanus?

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Head of the Praetorian Guard

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What was the Senate’s view of Sejanus?

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They did not like him

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How did Sejanus gain power?

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Left in charge while Tiberius at war and married into imperial family

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What actions made Sejanus unpopular?

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Attacks on the elite, e.g. treason trials and imprisoning Agrippina

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What happened to Sejanus?

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Executed by Tiberius

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Why did Tiberius fight in North Africa?

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Grain, popular with Plebs

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Who took power after Tiberius?

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Caligula

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What happened to Tiberius?

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May have been killed by Caligula

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How popular was Caligula?

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Very popular, especially compared to Tiberius

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Was Caligula always popular?

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No, became nightmare for the elite, e.g. treason trials

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How did Caligula try to regain popularity?

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Failed military campaigns in Britain and Germnay

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What happened to Caligula?

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Was murdered with family by Praetorian guard

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Who took power after Caligula?

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Claudius

19
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Who chose Claudius as emperor?

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The army

20
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What decisions did Claudius make?

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Used freed slaves in administration and conquered Britain

21
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What resulted from the Claudian invasion of Britain?

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Monuments to his victory and imperial cult

22
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Who succeeded Claudius?

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Nero

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How did Nero consolidate power?

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Rid advisors
Killed rivals
Rid of Pallas government

24
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When was The Great Fire of Rome?

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64 AD

25
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Who was blamed for The Great Fire?

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Christians

26
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Why did Nero start The Great Fire?

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To build a new palace

27
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What were the consequences of The Great Fire?

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Created new jobs

Expensive, unpopular

28
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What military problems did Nero face?

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Boudicca

Armenia Issue

29
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How did Nero die?

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Lost backing of Army and committed suicide

30
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Who succeeded Nero?

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Not one person, year of four emperors

31
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What conclusion can be taken from the Judio Claudians?

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The Army were major powerbrokers

32
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Who did Diocletian kill to take power?

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Aper

33
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Who did Diocletian take power with?

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Maxmillian

34
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How did Diocletian and Maximilian share power?

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They split roles, D-Planning and Development, M-Religion

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What style of rule, did Diocletian introduce?

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Tetrarchy, rule of four

36
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What did Diocletian do to Taxes?

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Standardized and high levies

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How did Diocletian organize power?

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Moved power away from Rome, into four capitals basing himself in Nicomedia

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What is the major consequence of Diocletian’s rule?

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He made it the most bureaucratic Roman government

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