Tiberius spent a self-imposed exile on this island after being forced to divorce his wife.
Rhodes
This near-fatal event caused Caligula's behavior to change from hopeful to cruel.
illness/sick
Claudius is most famous for bringing this territory into the Roman world.
Britain/Britannia
Nero was more interested in the arts than governing and often performed on stage as this.
Actor
This Roman province, north of the Alps and west of the Rhine, is roughly modern-day France.
Roman Gaul
Later in life, a bitter Tiberius retired to this island, leaving Rome leaderless
Capri
Caligula built a massive bridge of these across the Bay of Naples just to ride across it
Pontoon Bridge
Despite his intelligence, many Romans looked down on Claudius because of his disabilities and this
Stutter
This was the Latin name for the massive "Golden House" Nero built after the Great Fire of Rome.
Domus Aurea
This forest was the site of a disastrous Roman defeat where three legions were destroyed.
Teutoburg Forest
To ensure a clear line of succession, Augustus ordered Tiberius to adopt this popular general
Germanicus
To show his contempt for the government, Caligula allegedly appointed this horse to the Senate
Incitatus
Before becoming emperor, Claudius spent much of his time studying and writing about this.
History
To deflect blame for the Great Fire, Nero targeted and tortured this religious group.
Christians
This Germanic chieftain led the tribes that destroyed three Roman legions in AD 9.
Arminius
Tiberius was deeply unhappy when he was forced to divorce this woman, his first wife.
Vispania
This Praetorian officer was responsible for the assassination of Caligula.
Cassius Chaerea
The Romans established this capital city (modern-day London) during the campaign in Britain.
Londinium
This famous Roman historian wrote about the rumors that Nero had started the fire himself.
Tacitus
This close friend and brilliant general was responsible for many of Augustus's successes.
Marcus Agrippa
This commander of the Praetorian Guard seized power while Tiberius was away on Capri
Sejanus
This is the name of the first five emperors of Rome who ruled from 27 BC to 68 AD.
Julio-Claudian Dynasty
This ambitious princess was accused of murdering Claudius so her son could rule.
Agrippina the Younger
This detachment of Roman troops was responsible for protecting the imperial family.
The Pratetorian Guard
This woman was the daughter of Augustus and was married to both Agrippa and Tiberius.
Julia the Elder