Nero and Agrippina: Power Dynamics

At what age did Nero come to the throne?

• 13 years old

• 14 years old

• 15 years old

• 16 years old

Who was Nero's mother?

• Livia

• Agrippina

• Octavia

• Messalina

Who was the emperor before Nero?

• Augustus

• Tiberius

• Claudius

• Caligula

What is Agrippina's relationship to Claudius?

• Daughter

• Sister

• Niece

• Last wife

What is said about Agrippina's role in Nero's ascension to the throne?

• She opposed it

• She was indifferent

• She supported Claudius' natural children

• She wangled Nero onto the throne

What is Agrippina often referred to as in relation to the throne?

• The rightful heir

• The power behind the throne

• The usurper

• The queen

How is Agrippina depicted in the show?

• As a warrior

• As a scholar

• As a beautiful woman

• As an old woman

What material is used for Agrippina's portrait in the show?

• Marble

• Bronze

• Lustrous green stone

• Gold

What is the significance of the young Nero statue?

• It represents his military achievements

• It shows his scholarly pursuits

• It reminds us of his youth when he became emperor

• It depicts his later years

What is the approximate age difference between Nero's actual age when he came to the throne and the age depicted by the statue?

• 1 year

• 2-3 years

• 4-5 years

• 6-7 years