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Caligula's Reign and Power Abuse

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What method did Caligola use to humiliate members of the Senate?

Forcing them to sing in public
Exiling them to distant lands
Forcing them to run in front of his chariot (correct)
Publicly debating them

How did Caligola often label the deaths of his political rivals?

As natural causes
As suicides (correct)
As executions
As accidents

What cultural characteristic did Caligola promote during his reign?

The glorification of Roman deities
The suppression of Eastern influences
Ancient Roman traditions
The worship of foreign deities (correct)

What was one of Caligola's actions regarding the Senate that demonstrated his abuse of power?

<p>Holding them accountable for his birthday announcements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Caligola's notable economic priorities?

<p>Funding costly foreign endeavors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Caligula's Disregard for Power Structures

Caligula's actions showed disregard for Roman traditions and power structures. He held the Senate in contempt, forcing them to perform humiliating tasks and even punishing them for minor offenses.

Caligula's Brutal Punishments

Caligula was known for his brutal punishments, including flogging of high-ranking officials and public executions. Often, he would falsely claim that executed individuals had committed suicide.

Caligula's Cultural Inclinations

Caligula, like some earlier Emperors, showed interest in Eastern cultures. He promoted the worship of foreign deities, a symbolic deviation from Roman traditions.

Caligula's Imperial Expansion

Despite his cruelty, Caligula managed to expand the Roman Empire by pursuing foreign policies such as conquering new territories like Britain. However, the article focuses heavily on his domestic actions.

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Caligula's Economic Priorities

Caligula's foreign ventures, including military campaigns, were incredibly expensive, which drained the Roman treasury.