1. Roman Emperors The Good, The Bad and the Crazy

2. Augustus Ruled from _____ to _____ Brought ____________________ to Rome ___________________ the government Improved the ______________ Started Rome’s ______________ and _________________________ Added new _____________ Period of _________ called “__________” started during his rule ________ and __________ grew and life _____________

3. Caligula Reigned from ________ to ________ __________and mentally _________ Declared himself a ________ Tried to have his ________ made a ____________ Was assassinated by ___________ __________________

4. Claudius Ruled from ________ to _________ Returned ___________ that had been stolen by Caligula Worked hard to _______________ in the empire Granted _____________ to more people in the Empire Made improvements in ___________

5. Nero Ruled from __________ to ________ ___________ his stepbrother Murdered his _____ and his _______ __________ broke out after his death and Rome had _________________ in a one year period

6. Marcus Aurelius Ruled from ___________ to _________ Lived __________ and was known as a __________ruler Sold his own _______________ to help ease the effects of famine and plague Founded ________________________ Sponsored __________________that made criminal laws less harsh Promoted _____________________

7. More on Marcus Aurelius Believed it was ______________ duty to uphold laws Wrote ______________, a series of famous philosophy books Thought being an emperor was a ______________________________