Ch 32 Praetorian Guard & Succession

How many men were in the Praetorian Guard under Augustus?

• Around 3,000 people

• Around 5,000 people

• Around 6,000 people

• Around 4,500 people

What were the duties of the praetorian guard in the city?

• Suppression of riots and plots

• Gladiator games

• Escort the emperor

• Guard the emperors' palace

Who were the commanders of the praetorian guard?

Who were the cohort who formed the emperor's personal bodyguard?

(in Latina quaeso)

What is the best translation of cohors fidelissima?

• the faithful cohort

• the more faithful cohort

• the most faithful cohort

• the cohort of the fatihful

Why did Galba dismiss the Batavians?

• Because he wanted a new army

• Because they were weak

• Because they didn't support him

• Because they were unfaithful

Indus is based on a real Batavian praetorian guard. On his tombstone, on the 7th line, it tells us that he died at what age?

Turn to and read page 246.

Which transitions of power were influenced by the praetorian guard?

• Augustus to Tiberius

• Tiberius to Caligula

• Caligula to Claudius

• Claudius to Nero

• Nero to Galba

In which transition of power do you think the praetorian guard had the most influence? Why?