Past Weeks
Following the expulsion of Tarquin, Rome established a system of government with two annually elected leaders called this
Consul
This man was assassinated in 44 BC by a group of senators led by Brutus and Cassius
Julius Caesar
After Augustus' reign, political power in Rome was considered to be indivisible. What does this mean?
Concentrated in one person's hands
What was the Praetorian Guard's primary function under Augustus?
Guard the Princeps
Who was responsible for the death of Agrippina the Younger’s mother, Agrippina the Elder?
Sejanus and Tiberius
This influential body, originally an advisory group, effectively became the real government of Rome by the second century BC.
Senate
Following Caesar’s death, this 19-year-old heir emerged as a key figure, eventually forming the Second Triumvirate
Octavian
What three areas did Augustus get his power from?
Maius Imperium, Tribunician Authority, Control of the army
Who did Sejanus help kill to advance his ambitions?
Drusus, Tiberius' son.
Who was Agrippina's first husband?
Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus
By the first century AD, this North African region was crucial for supplying grain to feed Rome
Egypt
The victory of Octavian at this battle in 31 BC marked the end of a century of civil war in Rome.
Battle of Actium
Tiberius was _______ with his army policy and financials
Conservative
Why did Sejanus target Agrippina the Elder?
What is because her sons posed a threat to his power?
How did Agrippina the Younger benefit from her marriage to Domitius Ahenobarbus?
Provided security from Tiberius and Sejanus
This river flows through Rome, providing access to the sea and inland areas.
Tiber River
Augustus created the Principate, which ensured that this body would never regain real power after his rise to control
Senate
Tiberius was very strict about rejecting this type of behaviour
Subservient
What led to Sejanus' downfall in AD 31?
Tiberius discovering Sejanus' plotting
What is the term used to describe the political faction centered around Agrippina the Elder?
Partes Agrippinae
The region surrounding Rome, known for its rich, fertile land and central trading routes, is called this
Latium
This power, granted to Augustus, allowed him to pass laws, summon the Senate, and veto legislation, enhancing his control
Tribunician Authority
Why did Tacitus not like Tiberius?
Republican Bias
How did Tiberius finally act against Sejanus?
Speech in the senate, super dramatic. Executed
How many clones are there in this unit so far?
2x Agrippina
2x Nero
Any others are bonus points