Who’s Who in Roman History

Mrs. MinksWorld History

After defeating Antony and Cleopatra, he became Rome’s first Emperor.

Julius Caesar

Who’s Who?

He was arrested and put to death for political subversion? This launched a whole new religion world-wide.

Who’s Who?

Jesus Christ

He was known as the emperor who “fiddled while Rome burned.”

Who’s Who?

Nero

He was known as a great scholar and writer and was credited with writing a 37-volume encyclopedia of the natural world.

Who’s Who?

Pliny the Elder

Julius Caesar Augustus Tiberius Caligula Claudius Nero

Vespasian Titus Domitian Nerva Trajan

Emperors

Of course not.- leaders- scholars- military figures- women

Did only emperors impact Roman history?

Mark Antony◦ Ally of Julius Caesar, 2nd in command◦ Rival of his successor Octavian (Augustus)◦ Affair with Cleopatra his undoing

Roman Enemies

Cleopatra◦ Lover of Julius Caesar◦ Then lover of Marc Antony◦ Romans feared she wanted to be Queen of Rome◦ Augustus declared war on her◦ Committed suicide with Antony

Roman Enemies

Boudicca◦ British tribe Iceni◦ Allied with Rome until her father died◦ She was whipped, her daughters raped◦ She raised a rebellion◦ Poisoned herself

Roman Enemies

Boudicca

Josephus◦ Wealthy Jewish priest in Judea (part of modern

Israel)◦ Leader of rebellion after Roman massacre◦ Captured and taken to General Vespasian

Roman Enemies

Jesus◦ Judea collapsing in chaos◦ In 30s began his own ministry◦ Brought new message of hope◦ Message was popular but offensive◦ Threatened 1000s of years of social tradition◦ Arrested for treason and crucified◦ Became a martyr

Religious Leaders

Paul◦ Wanted to wipe out followers of Jesus◦ Heard Jesus say to follow him◦ Changed name to Paul◦ Spread message of Jesus◦ Traveled across Roman Empire

Religious Leaders

Virgil◦ Author of epic poem

“The Aeneid”◦ Regarded as a

national treasure Seneca

◦ Philosopher and Writer

◦ Exiled by Claudius◦ Brought back to be

Nero’s tutor

Scholars and Authors

Seneca and Nero

Pliny the Elder◦ Researched the natural world◦ Formed basis of scientific authority ◦ Died during eruption of Mt. Vesuvius◦ Most famous work “Historia Naturalis”

Scholars and Authors

Pliny the Younger

◦ Claim to fame was 9 books of letters

◦ Provided extensive look at Roman life during Trajan’s reign

Scholars and Authors

Agrippina the Younger◦ Roman Empress◦ Great granddaughter of Augustus◦ Ruthless, ambitious, violent◦ Mother of Nero

Women

Messalina◦ Wife of Claudius when he

became Emperor◦ Cheated on him ALL the

time◦ Would go out and pretend

to be a prostitute◦ Plotted to have Claudius

killed◦ Was executed

Women

On your index card answer this question:

◦ Of all the people we talked about today, which three do you believe continue to have the most impact on today’s world? Why?

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