I, Claudius | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Eagle - A military ensign carried by each Roman regiment.

The Roman Republic - The form of government in Rome before Julius Caesar took power.

The Roman Empire - A military dictatorship that ruled over most of the civilized western world for centuries.

The Julio-Claudian Dynasty - A family of emperors that led Rome for roughly one hundred years.

The Roman Senate - The principle governing body of the Roman government.

Rome (The City) - The capital city of the Roman Empire.

Rome (The Civilization) - The historical setting for this novel.

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