General Context - Seneca! Flashcards
1
Q
When did Seneca live?
A
4BC - 65AD (he died about 68/69)
2
Q
Seneca lived through the first five Roman Emperors. Can you name them (in order)?
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Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero!
3
Q
Who exiled Seneca in AD41?
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Claudius!
4
Q
After Claudius expelled Seneca, who recalled him?
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Agrippina, the mother of Emperor Nero AD48.
5
Q
Seneca became the tutor to Emperor Nero…and what else?
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Later, Seneca would be Nero’s political advisor and speech writer.
6
Q
Seneca was not just a writer. What was he?
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He was a powerful politician and held the title of Consul (second under the emperor, bit like president/prime minister) under Nero.
7
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How/Why did Seneca meet his end?
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In AD65, Seneca was suspected of plotting against Nero and was forced to kill himself.
