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

Quick questions on Nero, the fire of Rome and the fall of the dynasty - OCR Ancient History

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What is the guided early reign?
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The contrast between the guided beginning and the later tyranny is the structure the sources impose, so it is worth treating as interpretation as well as fact.
What is q1?
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"Nero fell because he lost the loyalty of the army, not the Senate." Assess how far you agree. [20 marks, period essay style]
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Whom did Nero scapegoat for the fire of Rome in AD 64? [2 marks]

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