Classical Civilisations 5 - Cicero and Caesars assassination (simple) Flashcards
Caesar adopted clementia toward beaten enemies - why?
He was determined to restore some stability
What is Caesar declared as after the civil war by the senate
Dictator Perpetus
When was an example of clementia?
With Cicero at Brundisium
What is Cicero’s attitude to Caesar
Unimpressed
Atticus advises Cicero to leave Rome for the country what does he say?
“Give up flattery and be at least half free”
What is Caesar doing in and to Rome?
Construction - new forums and temples
Free some slaves
New senators - Gauls and soldiers
Land for veterans
Liberal grants for citizenship
Doubles pay for army
Control over treasury
Control over corn supply
When was Caesars dinner with Cicero
45 BCE
What does Cicero write to Atticus about his dinner with Caesar
It was “pleasant” but not something he would want to repeat”
They do not talk about politics
What are the reasons for Caesars assassination
Attitude of clementia - arrogance of forgiveness angers senate
Cos of reforms - massive expense to patricians (freed slaves)
Gauls and soldiers in the senate
His attitude towards senate
Accused of wanting to be “Rex” (means King) which is the worst crime in republic
What does Plutarch says about why Caesar was assassinated
Doesn’t show senate respect
Arrogance
Wanted to move capital to Alexandria
Wanted to be king
What does Suetonius say about why Caesar was assassinated
Wanted to be king
Lost support of plebs because of the king ‘thing’
Says that Caesar deserves assassination
Cicero’s reacts to Caesars assassination
“That superb banquet”
What does he call Brutus and Cassius
Liberators
Why is Cicero disappointed about Caesars assassination
Antony was still alive
He wasn’t invited
Cicero’s realised that problems still existed within the republic like…
Politicised militaries
Political polarisation
