Tacitus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Tacitus born?Circa AD 56
2. When did Tacitus die?Circa AD 120
3. What is Tacitus known for?His seminal historical works, Annals and Histories, and ethnographic studies like Germania
4. What is the career?Roman politician, orator, and historian; served as consul
5. What is the literary style?Characterized by brevity, gravitas, irony, and psychological depth
6. Who was Tacitus and why is he important?Tacitus was a Roman historian and politician who wrote detailed stories about emperors and the Roman Empire, helping us learn about ancient history.

Julio-Claudian Dynasty: The first five Roman emperors: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.
Flavian Dynasty: The dynasty of Roman emperors that ruled from Vespasian to Domitian (AD 69-96).
Ethnography: The scientific description of the customs of individual peoples and cultures.
Imperialism: The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.