Ancient History Romans

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Decks in this class (24)

Beginning of the Roman Empire
What is the form of government th...,
What title did roman emperors hol...,
What is a republic 3
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Augustus' Military Achievements
What is the triple triumph 1,
What did the inscription on the a...,
How did augustus commemorate his ...
11  cards
First Constitutional Settlement
What does auctoritas mean 1,
What is the meaning of potestas 2,
What is a curia 3
26  cards
Second Constitutional Settlement
What was a significant problem wi...,
What did augustus consider by 23bc 2,
What is imperium proconsulare mai...
11  cards
Restoration of the Republic
What is a lustrum 1,
What role did a dictator play in ...,
Who was the pontifex maximus 3
14  cards
Administrative Changes to the Provinces
What was the system ruling rome b...,
What is the senate in the context...,
Define pomerium 3
27  cards
Augustus' Relations with the People
What does the term plebs refer to...,
Define largesse in the context of...,
What is a congiarium 3
24  cards
Challenges to Augustus' Rule
What is an aedile 1,
Define quaestor 2,
What is a legate 3
19  cards
Establishing a Dynasty
What is an aureus 1,
What is a denarius 2,
What is an as 3
23  cards
Ancient Sources on Tiberius
What was tiberius known for in hi...,
How do sources differ in their po...,
Which authors provide sources on ...
18  cards
Germanicus and Sejanus
Who was germanicus 1,
What did the troops desire regard...,
What were the circumstances of ge...
24  cards
Rebellions Against Tiberius
What was the mutiny of tacfarinas...,
Who were the rebels led by tacfar...,
What did tacitus describe tacfari...
13  cards
Tiberius' Attitude Towards Religion and the People of Rome
What was tiberius attitude toward...,
Which emperors had been deified b...,
What was the status of the imperi...
24  cards
Caligula's Relationship with the Senate, Equestrians, and Plebs
What titles and powers were impar...,
What advice did tiberius give to ...,
How did the senate react to the r...
11  cards
Caligula's Attitude Towards Religion
How did caligula s attitude towar...,
What might have motivated caligul...,
What role did the imperial cult p...
11  cards
The Assassination of 41 AD
When was josephus writing 1,
When was suetonius writing 2,
When was tacitus writing 3
14  cards
Claudius' Ascension to Power
What political tool was establish...,
Who was discovered hiding by the ...,
What amount did claudius promise ...
14  cards
Claudius in Britain
Who was camillus scribonianus 1,
What action did camillus scriboni...,
How long did camillus scribonianu...
20  cards
The Freedmen and Wives under Claudius
What did suetonius claim about cl...,
How were freedmen and wives perce...,
What was the impact of freedmen o...
25  cards
Claudius' Administrative Changes
What is a censor in ancient rome 1,
What does lustrum signify 2,
What is maiestas 3
20  cards
Claudius' Relations with the Senate, Equestrians, and Plebs
What was claudius relationship wi...,
How did claudius engage with the ...,
What actions did claudius take to...
7  cards
Nero's Accession and the Role of Agrippina
What is the term that refers to t...,
Which notable criticism is consis...,
What was nero s role in deifying ...
17  cards
Nero Wives and the Pisonian Conspiracy
Who was nero s first wife 1,
What happened to octavia after he...,
Who was poppea sabina 3
13  cards
Great Fire of Rome and the Revolt of Vindex
What date did the great fire of r...,
How long did the great fire of ro...,
How many of the fourteen augustan...
18  cards

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