Gaul

Question 1

What drove them into rebellion

Answer 1

Heavy debts drove Gallic communities into rebellion.

Question 2

instigated by whom

Answer 2

Julius Florus and Julius Sacrovir both noblemen with Roman citizenship instigated.
- they were sent to raise different areas of tribes

Question 3

Gatherings

Treviri

Answer 3

treasonable gatherings. discussions about endless taxation, crushing rates of interest, brutality and arrogance of governors

Question 4

What was said about the Roman army

Treviri

Answer 4

Germanicus’ death had demoralised it
Think of your strength and Italy’s weekness and the unwar-like population of Rome (Tiberius’ reign)
-this is an ideal opportunity to regain independence

Question 5

Outcome of the gatherings

Treviri

Answer 5

seeds of Rebellion sown in almost every Gallic community

The first two outbreaks were suppressed.

Question 6

Tiberius is informed

Treviri

Answer 6

Tiberius received this information but disregarded it: his indecision did no good to the war.

Question 7

Florus’ actions

Treviri

Answer 7

Tempted Roman cavalry to massacre Roman business men and thus begin hostilities
a few went over.
debtors and dependants took up arms, but were intercepted by brigades sent by imperial governors of lower and upper Germany.

Question 8

What did the Romans do

Treviri

Answer 8

Romans sent ahead a man of rebel nationality Julius Iundius who hated Florus. dispersed the undisciplined crowd

Question 9

Florus

Treviri

Answer 9

Florus escaped, unfindable he killed himself as soldiers blocked every exit.
the rebellion among the Treviri ended

Question 10

The revolt of the Aedui

Answer 10

The revolt of the Aedui was more formidable, they were a richer nation

Question 11

What did Sacrovir do

Answer 11

: occupied the Capitol Augustodunum

turned the youthful Gallic noblemen being educated there

Question 12

Sacrovir’s army after Augostodunum

Answer 12

40,000 atrong
1/5th equipped like Roman soldiers.
Neighbouring communities supplied keen volunters

Question 13

Roman generals

Answer 13

quarrelling about who was controlling operations

governor of Lower Germany yielded to that of the Higher Gaius Silius

Question 14

Reaction inn Rome

Answer 14

• At Rome it was said all 64 people of Gaul had revolted not just the Aedui and Treviri, Germans had joined them, Spanish provinces were wavering. Rumour
• but many disliked the existing regime to such an extent that they hoped for change so greatl they even welcomed danger for themselve

Question 15

criticism of Tiberius

Answer 15

• They criticised Tiberius for devoting attention to accusers’ reports during so dangerous a rebellion
• even war is welcome change from the miseries of peace.

Question 16

Tiberius’ response

Answer 16

• He took all the more pains to appear unperturbed, profoundly secretive, he would not show he was concerned. Maybe he knew the gravity had been exaggerated.

Question 17

Silius’ march to ugustodunum

Answer 17

Much rivalry among Roman sergeant-majors to reach Augustodunum first, the soldiers protested against rests at night

Question 18

Sacrovir’s speech

Answer 18

glorious independence in victory and oppressive servitude in defeat.
- his words were gloomily received as Roman army was advancing in line

Question 19

Silius’ speech

Answer 19

replied by a mighty shout

Question 20

Outcome of battle

Answer 20

Sacrovir fled to Augostodunum, fearing betrayal he killed himself

Question 21

Tiberius’s letter to the senate about the war’s termination,

why had he not gone to war and what would he do now

Answer 21

Tiberius wrote to the senate informing them of the war and its termination.
Victory was due to the loyal courage of his generals and his own policy
He said he had not gone to war due to the inadvisability of a ruler leaving the centre of government, stressed the size of the empire
He would go to study the situation however and deal with it

Question 22

flattery for Tiberius’ return

Answer 22

Among vows and prayers decreed for his return one proposed that Tiberius should enter the city on his return with an official ovation.

Question 23

Tiberius’ response to the flattery

Answer 23

A letter from a tiberius who said that after receiving and declining so many Triumphs in his youth would he hanker after the empty honour of a suburban parade in his old age. (honourable)