politics Flashcards
First Triumvirate years?
60BC - 56BC
Crassus’ request to the Senate
He wanted some of the equites’ tax debts to be waived when they bid too heavily for the right to collect taxes in Asia minor.
Pompey’s request to the Senate
He wanted land for his veterans (and hadn’t followed the cursus honorum properly).
Caesar’s request to the Senate
He wanted to stand for consul in absentia (in order to enter the city, he would have to abandon his imperium).
What did Caesar do for his proconsulship?
Conquered the barbarians in Gaul.
How many men and cavalry did Pompey have at the Battle of Pharsalus
45,000 men and 7,000 cavalry
How many men and cavalry did Caesar have at the Battle of Pharsalus
22,000 men and 1,000 cavalry
What did Plutarch call Crassus?
“The richest man in Rome”
What did Plutarch refer to the formation of the First Triumvirate as?
The “first and worst disaster”
Cowards, death - Caesar
“Cowards die many times before their actual death.”
What did Plutarch say was happening because of the deaths of Crassus and Julia?
“Everything was in a state of agitation.”
How did Appian describe Caesar?
“Honoured and feared like no man before him.”
