Eastern troubles Flashcards
1
Q
where was unsettled and why
A
Commagene and Amanus their Kings had died
2
Q
what did most inhabitants of C+A want
A
annexation by Rome (Cmmagene and Amanus)
3
Q
Where had financial issues what did they do
A
- Syria and Judaea, provincials found their financial burdens oppressive, petitioned for a reduction of direct taxation
4
Q
Who did Tiberius say could solve the eastern issues
A
- Tiberius said the eastern troubles could only be out right by the wisdom of Germanicus (himself too old, Drusus not yet mature)
5
Q
Power given to Germanicus
A
- Germanicus given powers superior to those of all governors of provinces
6
Q
Who was appointed a governor
A
- Piso was appointed as governor of Syria,
7
Q
Why was Piso appointed governor of Syria
A
Piso was sure this was to repress Germanicus’ ambitions
- “According to one view” he received secret instruction from Tiberius to that effect
- Plancina “certainly” received advice from the Augusta, her feminine jealousy was set on persecuting Agrippina as the court was split between Drusus and Germanicus
8
Q
division between Drusus and Germanicus
A
the court was split between Drusus and Germanicus
- Tiberius supported Drusus
- The popularity of Germanicus had increased (his family gave him precedence)
