Who’s who in roman history
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Who’s Who in Roman History
Mrs. MinksWorld History
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After defeating Antony and Cleopatra, he became Rome’s first Emperor.
Julius Caesar
Who’s Who?
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He was arrested and put to death for political subversion? This launched a whole new religion world-wide.
Who’s Who?
Jesus Christ
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He was known as the emperor who “fiddled while Rome burned.”
Who’s Who?
Nero
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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
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Julius Caesar Augustus Tiberius Caligula Claudius Nero
Vespasian Titus Domitian Nerva Trajan
Emperors
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Of course not.- leaders- scholars- military figures- women
Did only emperors impact Roman history?
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Mark Antony◦ Ally of Julius Caesar, 2nd in command◦ Rival of his successor Octavian (Augustus)◦ Affair with Cleopatra his undoing
Roman Enemies
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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
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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
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Boudicca
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Josephus◦ Wealthy Jewish priest in Judea (part of modern
Israel)◦ Leader of rebellion after Roman massacre◦ Captured and taken to General Vespasian
Roman Enemies
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pliny the Younger
◦ Claim to fame was 9 books of letters
◦ Provided extensive look at Roman life during Trajan’s reign
Scholars and Authors
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Agrippina the Younger◦ Roman Empress◦ Great granddaughter of Augustus◦ Ruthless, ambitious, violent◦ Mother of Nero
Women
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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
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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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