Tiberius (42 BCE–37 CE) Flashcards
When was Tiberius born?
Tiberius was born on November 16, 42 BCE.
Who was Tiberius’s mother?
Tiberius’s mother was Livia Drusilla.
Who was Tiberius’s adoptive father?
Tiberius’s adoptive father was Augustus, the first Roman emperor.
In what year did Tiberius become emperor?
Tiberius became emperor in 14 CE.
What were Tiberius’s most notable military achievements?
Tiberius led successful military campaigns in Germania, the Balkans, and Pannonia.
What was the Pax Romana?
The Pax Romana was a period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire.
How did Tiberius influence the Roman economy?
Tiberius reformed the financial administration, stabilizing the Roman economy.
Where did Tiberius spend the last years of his life?
Tiberius spent the last years of his life on the island of Capri.
What government system was still evolving during Tiberius’s rule?
The Principate system of government was still evolving during Tiberius’s rule.
Why did Tiberius focus on consolidating Roman power rather than expanding it?
Tiberius aimed to avoid costly and unsustainable wars by focusing on consolidation rather than expansion.
How did Tiberius contribute to the stability of the Roman Empire?
Tiberius brought stability to the Roman Empire through careful administration and military restraint.
What legacy did Tiberius leave behind?
Tiberius’s legacy is that of an efficient but aloof ruler who maintained the empire’s stability and prosperity.
What strained Tiberius’s relationship with the Senate?
Tiberius often undermined the Senate’s authority, leading to tension.
What happened during Tiberius’s later years on Capri?
Tiberius withdrew from public life, leaving much of the governance to Sejanus, who abused his power.
Who was Sejanus?
Sejanus was Tiberius’s ally who orchestrated political purges but was later executed by Tiberius.
