Cincinnatus Flashcards
What was the name of the Italian Tribe that terrorized the Roman army and caused Cincinnatus to be invoked as a dictator?
The Aequi
How many days was Cincinnatus invoked as a dictator before he resigned?
Fifteen days
How long was Cincinnatus supposed to be a Roman dictator?
around six months
How big was Cincinnatus’ farm?
Three Acres
Who is the Leader of the Roman Army before Cincinnatus is appointed?
Lucius Minucius Esquilinus Augurinus
What were the two things Minusius was found incapable of doing
First leading the Roman Army, second supplying enough grain.
why was minuscius put in charge of grain supply in the first place?
Famine through out Rome
What was Campus Martius used for in early Rome
Military Training grounds
Cincinnatus was appointed dictator of what empire?
Roman Empire
What was Cincinnatus before he became dictator of Rome?
A Farmer