Mother's Side
Who was Agrippina's mother?
Agrippina the Elder
Who was Agrippina's father?
Germanicus
When was Agrippina born?
[DOUBLE POINTS FOR DATE]
6 November, 15CE
Brother of Agrippina the Younger.
Nicknamed "Little Boots".
Caligula (Gaius)
Agrippina the Younger became empress of which empire?
Roman Empire
What was Agrippa's relation to Agrippina the Younger?
Grandfather (Maternal) with Julia I
How did Germanicus die?
Germanicus became ill in Antioch and died on 10 October AD 19. His death has been attributed to poison by ancient sources, but that was never proven.
Who were Agrippina's two illustrious great grandmothers?
Livia and Octavia
(Augustus' wife and sister)
Who was Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus?
Agrippina's first husband
How many siblings did Agrippina have?
[DOUBLE POINTS FOR NAMES]
5
Julia Livilla
Drusilla
Gaius
Drusus
Nero
Who was Agrippina's grandmother
How old was Agrippina when Germanicus died?
4
Agrippina the Younger was part of which dynasty?
Julio-Claudian dynasty
Who is Agrippina's son?
Nero
Agrippina had a blood relation to Augustus, Octavia, Marc Antony AND Livia.
True or False?
True
What action did Agrippina the Elder take in Germany that drew praise from Tacitus?
She acted as a commander and prevented the destruction of the Vetera Bridge.
How do the ancient sources present Germanicus?
The ancient sources (e.g. Suetonius) were highly positive and glowing in their presentation of Germanicus.
How did Agrippina the Elder die?
Starved herself to death after being exiled to Pandateria (33 CE)
Paternal uncle of Agrippina the Younger (later husband) and the 4th Emperor of Rome.
Claudius
How many husbands did Agrippina have?
3
What happened to Agrippina the Elder's four siblings?
(Agrippa Postumus, Lucius, Gaius and Julia II)
All three males died at a young age and Julia was exiled like her mother due to promiscuity.
Who was rumoured to be responsible for the alleged murder of Germanicus?
Emperor Tiberius
Whose reign was Agrippina the Younger born during?
Emperor Tiberius
The founder of the Roman Empire, also known as Octavian and Agrippina's great grandfather
Caesar Augustus
How many of the first five emperors did Agrippina have a blood relation to?
[DOUBLE POINTS FOR EXACT RELATIONS]
All five:
- Augustus (Great grandfather)
- Tiberius (Great Uncle)
- Caligula (Brother)
- Claudius (Uncle)
- Nero (Son)