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Roman Period Study: the Julio-Claudian Emperors 31 BC to AD 68

Quick questions on Claudius, the freedmen and the conquest of Britain - OCR Ancient History

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What is accession through the Praetorian Guard?
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The manner of his accession is the most important single fact about Claudius: it both explains his later actions (the search for military prestige) and demonstrates where power lay.
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Assess how successfully Claudius strengthened his position as emperor. [20 marks, period essay style]
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Which two imperial freedmen are most associated with running Claudius's administration? [2 marks]

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