Early Reign
Augustus left these two as joint heirs
Tiberius and Agrippa Postumus
The first Roman emperor who adopted Tiberius
Augustus
Tiberius became emperor because Augustus had no better surviving heir.
Before becoming emperor, Tiberius gained experience as a successful ______
General
His military background contributed to his competence as a ruler.
Tiberius struggled to maintain a good relationship with this group as he distrusted them.
The Senate
Finding out about Sejanus' betrayal led to Tiberius having increased ____
Suspicion / paranoia
This potential rival to Tiberius was killed immediately after Augustus died
Agrippa Postumus
He was Augustus’ last surviving grandson and a possible threat to Tiberius’ position.
The mother of Tiberius who influenced politics
Livia
She helped secure Tiberius’ position and was closely tied to Augustus’ legacy.
Tiberius improved this area by saving money and avoiding overspending
Finances (economy/treasury)
He left Rome financially strong.
Tiberius moved away from Rome to this island
Capri
This increased his isolation and reliance on others.
The Roman law used to prosecute people for crimes against the emperor
Maiestas
Originally about treason against the state, it expanded under Tiberius.
This popular general’s death in 19 CE caused suspicion and unrest
Germanicus
Many believed he was poisoned on Tiberius' orders; he was extremely popular and a rival figure to Tiberius.
The wife of Tiberius, daughter of Augustus, linked to scandal
Julia
Their marriage was political and unhappy; her exile damaged family reputation.
Tiberius maintained Augustus' military policy of avoiding this
Expansion / wars
Augustus believed (and Tiberius agreed) that the Roman Empire was as big as it could get without falling apart.
What in Tiberius' personality made people not like him?
He was shy and reticent and didn't enjoy public speaking. He wasn't charismatic. He came off as rude and dismissive.
People who accused others of treason, often for personal gain
Delatores
Informers who benefited from successful accusations.
These groups rebelled early in Tiberius’ reign over pay and conditions
The army mutinies (Pannonian and German legions)
The powerful Praetorian Guard leader under Tiberius
Sejanus
He became extremely influential and later threatened Tiberius’ rule.
Tiberius' thoughts on becoming emperor?
He didn't want the job and asked if he could be allowed to retire when able.
Sejanus led this important group
The Praetorian Guards
Because of the treason trials, the ancient historian Tacitus labelled Tiberius' reign the ____
Reign of Terror
Germanicus died in this province while on campaign in 19 CE
Syria
His death far from Rome increased suspicion and rumours of poisoning.
Sejanus killed this person to improve his own position
Tiberius' son Drusus
(or rather, he convinced Drusus' wife Livilla, who Sejanus was having an affair with, to poison her husband)
Tiberius maintained the peace brought by Augustus. This period was known as ___
The Pax Romana
Ancient Sources depict Tiberius in a bad light. The worst criticisms came from this ancient historian
During Tiberius’s 23-year reign, historical estimates indicate that fewer than 52 people were tried for treason (maiestas), with about half escaping conviction. Out of those prosecuted, 12 to 18 were officially put to death (with Tiberius directly ordering 8 of these executions). Several others committed suicide to avoid a rigged trial.