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Name:_________________________________________________ Date:_____________ Emperors of Rome History Hunt Directions: Learn more about each of the Roman emperors listed below by viewing video clips and content from The Roman Empire in the First Century Web site [http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/index.html]. Pay special attention to the sections, Emperors [http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/emperors.html] and Timeline [http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/special/timeline01.html]. Use these to locate information about each of the historical figures in the hunt. Emperor Julius Caesar Augustus Tiberius Caligula Achievements / Known for…. Personality Leadership Style Conquered Gaul, crossed the Rubicon River which started a civil war in Rome Giving and helpful, ambitious, powerstruck, fearless, courageous Rome's first emperor. He helped bring peace to the Roman Empire for 200 years, known as the Pax Romana. Kind yet shrewd, brave, he was willing to give confident back to his people. The step son of Augustus, he is one of Rome's greatest generals He became known to be dark, reclusive, and somber. "Gloomiest of men." He had a mental illness, ruled for 4 years, believed to suffer from epilepsy cruel and provoking, random Was he a successful leader? Why? Enemies What Caused his Downfall? Other important information He is assassinated by those in the senate. He restored cities that were destroyed by the Republic. He created the Julian calendar. Antony and Cleopatra yes; he helped Rome expand its empire and laws. He started 200 years of peace and gave Rome a fighting chance as an empire. none He ended a 100 year war.Augustus had trained Tiberius to be the next emperor. Tiberius was a relative of Augustus. Caligula, Claudius, and Nero all came from Augustus' family. He was a delegator. Known to say: "Let them hate me, provided they approve of what I do." He was a good ruler Sejanus but he did not make any improvements. Was his somber personality especially after the death of his son. He exiled himself from Rome and left it in the hands of the Praetorian Prefect. Caligula succeeded after his death. unpredictable put his favorite horse in a position of counsel no; he spent all of Rome's money; He was a cruel leader His cruel tyranny provokes opposition and plots against him. He is killed by Cassius Chaerea Claudius is Caligula's uncle and becomes emperor after his death. Good military leader, he was a dictator, wanted to make himself have absolute authority yes; he was strategic; popular among the poor. The Senate, Brutus, Cassius - they led the senate rebellion All of Rome, Cassius Chaerea Get More at: www.pbs.org/empires/romans 2006 Public Broadcasting Service All Rights Reserve Emperor Achievements / Known for…. Claudius He succeeded where Augustus and Julius failed to expand the empire; conquered Britain. Disfigured and clumsy very kind-hearted, humble; bad taste in women he was fair, but shrewd; Was not cut out to be emperor but proved himself when he was put into power. Nero He is known to be insane. He killed his mother and anyone opposed him. He was part of the JulioClaudian Dynasty Very cruel, insane, unstable, he killed people for sport He began construction of the Colosseum, Personality Leadership Style Enemies What Caused his Downfall? Other important information Yes; so he made laws and fought for women's rights His wife Agrappina and his trusted doctor He was poisoned with a poisoned feather He did not care when his first wife died. tyrant no; he was mentally unstable, The people of Rome, Epicharis He fled the country and killed himself Known for saying "An artist dies in me" as his last words; Claudius was his step-father humble origins, has a sense of humor humble about his power, industrious yes; he worked hard to restore law, order, and self-respect; he rebuilt Rome; His sons oversaw an era of growth and prosperity N/A N/A he died before the Colosseum was finished. An new era started after his death known as the good emperors (5 of them) Vespasian was his father Cruel and showy; he was popular with the people and his army Used German revolt as an excuse to punish the Senate yes; he strengthened economy, expanded border defenses, and initiated massive building program to restore Rome. hated by Roman aristocracy because of his cruelty and showiness; unpopular with the Senate Assassinated by court officials, his wife, and his personal guard. He succeeded his brother when he died of an unexpected illness. Copied the Greeks and held a sports event The Roman Empire reached its largest size under him. fair but strict He was stately and majestic in appearance, Spanish he treated the Senate with respect and honest with officials; he was a great general yes; he expanded the empire to its largest size N/A The size of the empire was too large to defend; He was murdered with a poisoned blade 1 of 5 good emperors after Vespasian; 1st emperor to be born outside of Italy; He was the only Roman emperor to sail the Persian Gulf Sympathetic to his people. Vespasian Domitian Trajan Was he a successful leader? Why? Get More at: www.pbs.org/empires/romans 2006 Public Broadcasting Service All Rights Reserve