who’s who in roman history
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Important people of Ancient Roman History, including Roman women, scholars, enemies, and religious leadersTRANSCRIPT
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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