Roman Empire: Claudius and Nero

What was one of Claudius's significant actions to gain favor with the Roman Senate?

• He increased taxes on the provinces.

• He returned control of certain provinces to the Senate.

• He abolished the Senate.

• He declared war on neighboring territories.

Who did Claudius marry to strengthen his political position?

• Agrippina the Younger

• Octavia

• Livia

• Julia

What was Nero's initial approach to ruling the Roman Empire?

• He prioritized cultural and artistic pursuits.

• He focused on military conquests.

• He sought to expand the empire's borders.

• He immediately started persecuting Christians.

How did Nero attempt to eliminate his mother, Agrippina?

• He arranged a shipwreck.

• He had her executed publicly.

• He poisoned her.

• He sent her into exile.

What major event in Rome was Nero accused of starting?

• The Roman Civil War

• The Great Fire of Rome

• The invasion of Britannia

• The assassination of Claudius

Who did Nero blame for the Great Fire of Rome?

• The Greeks

• The Christians

• The Senate

• The Gauls

What was the public's reaction to Nero's treatment of Octavia?

• They supported his decision.

• They were indifferent.

• They protested against it.

• They demanded a new emperor.

Who led the rebellion against Nero that marked the beginning of his downfall?

• Vindex

• Claudius

• Galba

• Agrippina

What was Nero's final act before his death?

• He was captured by the Senate.

• He committed suicide.

• He abdicated the throne.

• He fled to Egypt.

What marked the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty?

• The assassination of Claudius

• The invasion of Rome by the Gauls

• The death of Nero

• The rise of Augustus