Myths of Rome's Great Fire and Marie Antoinette’s Famous Misquote

The video explores historical myths, focusing on the Great Fire of Rome and the misattributed quote to Marie Antoinette. It debunks the myth of Emperor Nero playing the fiddle during the fire, explaining that the fiddle didn't exist then and Nero was likely not in Rome. The video also clarifies that Marie Antoinette never said 'Let them eat cake,' a quote that appeared in Rousseau's writings. The video concludes with a reflection question on recent historical myths.

What is the origin of the phrase 'Nero fiddled while Rome burned'?

• Nero was playing a scythora during the fire.

• Nero was singing about the fall of Troy during the fire.

• Nero was in Rome helping to extinguish the fire.

• Nero was playing a fiddle during the Great Fire of Rome.

What instrument was Nero likely to have played, according to historical evidence?

• Scythora

• Piano

• Flute

• Fiddle

Why did some Romans believe Nero started the Great Fire of Rome?

• To build a large palace complex for himself.

• To test new firefighting techniques.

• To clear land for a new marketplace.

• To punish the Christians.

Who is often incorrectly credited with the quote 'Let them eat cake'?

• Marie Antoinette

• Catherine the Great

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth I

What was the impact of the 'Let them eat cake' myth on Marie Antoinette?

• It led to her exile from France.

• It contributed to her negative image and eventual execution.

• It had no significant impact on her reputation.

• It improved her popularity among the French people.