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Skinner Roman Empire

Mr. Skinner's Roman Empire

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Nero Bloodthirsty emperor who killed Christians, blaming them for great fire that burned large parts of Rome,loved torturing people and killed his mom
Claudius shy intellectual who was nicknamed the “monster” by his mother
Hadrian built famous defensive wall in Britain, good architect who rebuilt parts of Rome
Marcus Aurelius Stoic emperor, fought Germanic barbarian tribes
Caligula possibly bipolar emperor who enjoyed torturing people, nicknamed “little boots”
Nerva introduced the idea of “adopting your successor as emperor
Augustus 1st Emperor great accomplishments started the Pax Romana
Epicurus philosopher who created Epicureanism which was tweaked by Romans to justify pleasure seeking behavior
Virgil writer of the great Epic the Aenied, starring Aeneas (Trojan warrior) who was the potential “founder” of Rome according to the story
Peter 1st pope of the church killed by Nero
Paul wrote letters to the Gentiles across the Mediterranean
Diocletian divided empire into Eastern and Western sections, wore purple robes and required people to kiss the hem of it to bring back respect for the position of emperor
Constantine legalized Christianity in Empire, told by God to paint red crosses on his soldiers shields, moved capital of empire from Rome to Byzantium (renamed it Constantinople)
Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of the Empire
Attila most feared and successful barbarian in Europe, constant treat to Roman Empire
Augustus established polices and plan for governing by: Encouraged trade = wealth Public Building Programs = jobs =unemployment down Set efficient government structure to rule a growing empire
Trade and Transportation Policies of Augustus Common currency = easier trade throughout the empire Used silver coin called denarius Taxes on goods moving across province borders were abolished Established a highway system Built aqueducts=long, bridge like structures that transported water to citi
Public Building Programs of Augustus Use of concrete began during the Pax Romana Concrete was used for roads, bridges and buildings Buildings were built with cement but usually covered with marble on the outside
Government Policies of Augustus Augustus set up a civil service program. The civil service contained salaried workers to repair roads, deliver mail, etc. People of all ranks served in the civil service. Organization and efficient governing in provinces Solid legal system
Civis Romanus Sum Roman rule brought over 50 million people from 3 different continents under Roman rule. One legal system, One emperor, One system of weights and measures, One universal language (Latin) “Civis Romanus sum!” = I am a Roman citizen!
Augustus’s Death Died at the age of 76 in A.D. 14 His adopted son, Tiberius, became the new ruler. Julian emperors= 4 rulers after Augustus (Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero)= descended from family of Julius Caesar.
Caligula's Empire “Remember I can do anything to anybody.” Liked to see people tortured Enjoyed feeding people to lions Named his horse a Roman consul Killed by Royal Guard in A.D. 41 The royal guard would find the next emperor hiding behind curtains
Claudius' Empire His mother referred to him as the “Monster” Augustus made it illegal for Claudius to ever leave the palace Spent most of his time reading = would prepare him well to serve as emperor
Nero's Empire Sick and evil man Poisoned both his step-brother and mother to become emperor “Fiddled while Rome burned” in A.D. 64 Blamed Christians = executions and torture of Christians Nero would kill himself before the royal guard would do it
Created by: bridget1995
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