The Julio-Claudians

Question 1

From Augustus to Tiberius

Answer 1

Continuing the system of Augustus
Living up to the image? Tiberius the soldier
Tiberius vs. Germanicus
Treason trials (maiestas)

Question 2

Gaius Caesar Germanicus (37-41) (Caligula)

Answer 2

Support of Macro - praetorian prefect

Son of Germanicus - new Augustus or a monster?

Question 3

Claudius - the nobility

Answer 3

Ends treason trials
Did not prosecute those involved in Caligula’s murder
Promises immunity to the ‘restorers of the republic’

Question 4

Claudius - the Praetorian guard and army

Answer 4

Pays praetorians a yearly donative
Embarked on an aggressive military policy in Britain and in Africa
Chooses capable generals

Question 5

Claudius - the people

Answer 5

Gives gladiatorial shows and games
Celebrates secular games only 47 years after Augustus
Achieved the triumph of the British campaign

Question 6

Revolts

Answer 6

Armies were in revolt -
Vindex in Gaul
Galba in Spain
Macer in Africa