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Roman Period Study: the Julio-Claudian Emperors 31 BC to AD 68
Quick questions on Gaius (Caligula) - OCR Ancient History Julio-Claudians
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What is a popular accession?Show answer
The popular start matters because it sets up the turn: the sources structure the reign as a fall from goodwill into tyranny, which is itself a literary pattern to be noticed.
What is q1?Show answer
"Gaius was hated because of his policies, not because of his madness." Assess how far you agree. [20 marks, period essay style]
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Who killed Gaius in AD 41, and who did they then make emperor? [2 marks]
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