2. 37 CE Nero Born 50 CE Adopted by Claudius 53 CE Nero marries Octavia (Claudius' daughter) 54 CE Became Emperor at age 17 58 – 63 CE Parthian War 62 CE Divorces and kills Octavia, along with several of his advisors Marries Pompaea Marked turning point in rule from humanitarian to monster 64 CE The Great Fire of Rome Prosecution of Christians 65 CE Pisonian Conspiracy 66 CE The First Jewish Revolt Against Rome 67 CE Committed suicide when allies betrayed him Marked the end of Julio-Claudian dynasty Nero’s death launched a year of Civil War

4. During the Beginning of His rule was seen as a humanitarian Mentorship from Burrus and Seneca Burrus died and Seneca quite when Tigellinus began to council Nero and encourage excess. Thought of as the Antichrist by Christian communities Thought of as the Antichrist by Christian communities Historians Historians Many thought of Nero as a monster, very few a hero Many thought of Nero as a monster, very few a hero One of his loyal historians ironically was a conspirator against him One of his loyal historians ironically was a conspirator against him Performed in many plays which was seen as degrading to his position and angered many Performed in many plays which was seen as degrading to his position and angered many

5. Nero’s Policy of killing Christians Nero’s Policy of killing Christians Primarily by crucifixion (most popular method) Primarily by crucifixion (most popular method) Christians were scapegoats for Great Fire of Rome Christians were scapegoats for Great Fire of Rome Christians refused to sacrifice to Roman gods Christians refused to sacrifice to Roman gods Burning Christians used as lights in Nero’s Royal garden Burning Christians used as lights in Nero’s Royal garden Believed to have ordered Peter and Paul’s execution. Believed to have ordered Peter and Paul’s execution.

6. Nero made a foolish mistake and left Rome for Greece to tour the country and compete in their games Nero made a foolish mistake and left Rome for Greece to tour the country and compete in their games Delegation of Jews protested against a pagan sacrifice in front of a synagog Delegation of Jews protested against a pagan sacrifice in front of a synagog Jews were arrested Jews were arrested 3600 men, women, and children slaughtered 3600 men, women, and children slaughtered With the anti-Roman Zealots, leading Jews took up arms agains Rome With the anti-Roman Zealots, leading Jews took up arms agains Rome Jews took control of Jerusalem Jews took control of Jerusalem Jews vanquished the 12 th Legion Jews vanquished the 12 th Legion Though Jews held Jerusalem even after Nero commited suicide, they where eventually driven out and killed by Titus who made a wall to seal off the city cutting off supplies and killing the majority of jews by disease and starvation. Those left alive were taken into slavery. Though Jews held Jerusalem even after Nero commited suicide, they where eventually driven out and killed by Titus who made a wall to seal off the city cutting off supplies and killing the majority of jews by disease and starvation. Those left alive were taken into slavery.

8. No one knows how it started, rumour that Nero started the fire (though no historical evidence) No one knows how it started, rumour that Nero started the fire (though no historical evidence) Titilus (Historian) Famously wrote that Nero: “ fiddled while Rome burned” Titilus (Historian) Famously wrote that Nero: “ fiddled while Rome burned” 75% of Rome burned 75% of Rome burned Nero did send relief efforts Nero did send relief efforts Gave shelter to victims Gave shelter to victims Burned for 6 days, 7 nights Burned for 6 days, 7 nights Cleared way for wider streets, new buildings Cleared way for wider streets, new buildings Built the innovative Golden House of Nero on Romes ashes Built the innovative Golden House of Nero on Romes ashes Debris used to fill malaria - ridden swamp Debris used to fill malaria - ridden swamp

9. Parthian War (58-63 CE) Parthian War (58-63 CE) Armenia overthrew the Roman Prince Tiridates. Armenia overthrew the Roman Prince Tiridates. Invasion of Roman Territory Invasion of Roman Territory Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo was sent in and regained control of Armenia Full war started in 58 CE Full war started in 58 CE Again were repelled by Commander Corbulo Parthia began to attack Syria, a Roman domain in 63 CE Parthia began to attack Syria, a Roman domain in 63 CE However, Nero issued a peace However, Nero issued a peace Allowed Nero to win politically Allowed Nero to win politically Pisoniain Conspiracy – 65 CE Pisoniain Conspiracy – 65 CE Led by Gaius Calpurnius Piso Led by Gaius Calpurnius Piso Led to 19 executions and suicides, 13 banishments Led to 19 executions and suicides, 13 banishments No trial No trial

11. Upper class Upper class Many Senators and nobility enjoyed the extravagances especially if they were in Nero’s favor, but all eventually feared him. Many Senators and nobility enjoyed the extravagances especially if they were in Nero’s favor, but all eventually feared him. Lower class Lower class Received favor from Nero Received favor from Nero Had their taxes lowered, making Nero popular with lower class (at lest during early rule). Had their taxes lowered, making Nero popular with lower class (at lest during early rule). Slaves Slaves Affected by “one guilty, all guilty” law Affected by “one guilty, all guilty” law At one point in time, 400 slaves were executed At one point in time, 400 slaves were executed Shortly thereafter, he vetoed the “one guilty, all guilty” law Shortly thereafter, he vetoed the “one guilty, all guilty” law Lawyers Lawyers Fees for lawyers were limited Fees for lawyers were limited People could not afford People could not afford

12. Built gymnasiums Built gymnasiums Built theatres Built theatres Nero loved theatres and participated in a variety of plays which was vewed very negativly Nero loved theatres and participated in a variety of plays which was vewed very negativly Gladiator shows Gladiator shows A popular event in Rome and the provinces A popular event in Rome and the provinces Quinquennial Neronia Quinquennial Neronia Established a Greek-style festival that celebrated theatre, games, and riding Established a Greek-style festival that celebrated theatre, games, and riding Rebuilding Rome Rebuilding Rome Proved to be very expensive. Nero stripped the temples of accumulated wealth to do so, and angered many Senators and wealthy Romans Proved to be very expensive. Nero stripped the temples of accumulated wealth to do so, and angered many Senators and wealthy Romans

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