First Triumvirate

Question 1

Who was in the first triumvirate?

Answer 1

Julius Caesar, Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great), Marcus Crassus

Question 2

What did Pompey achieve in 67 BC?

Answer 2

He become the first person to receive Imperium Maius

Question 3

Why did the triumvirate form?

Answer 3

All three had something to gain from it and have something the others need -
Caesar could repay debts and regain glory
Crassus could support future political figures who would repay him
Pompey needed the senate to recognise his work to take land

Question 4

What happens in 53 BC?

Answer 4

Grassus at war with Parthian Empire - 
Army destroyed 
Eagles were captured
Grassus killed
Pompey and Caesar left

Question 5

When was the Conquest of Gaul?

Answer 5

58 BC - 50 BC

Question 6

Why did the conquest of Gaul happen?

Answer 6

Caesar wanted to become governor of Transalpine Gaul so he could pay of his debt after term as consul ended. Wanted military glory

Question 7

What was Caesar’s disadvantage?

Answer 7

He didn’t know what was happening in Rome - Pompey and Crassus could be plotting against him. Worries that Roman public would forget him

Question 8

What propaganda did Caesar use in Rome while he was away?

Answer 8

Bribery - parties, etc
Send captives back
Sends reports
Gets allies elected