Reading Guide 2/9: Rosenstein and Plutarch, Marcellus Flashcards
What was the daily pay of a legionary?
3 1/3 asses per day
How many men were in a legion?
4,500 soldiers
How many legions were levied per year?
4 legions annually
What was the tributum?
Compulsory loan to support Rome rather than a tax
Why was acquisition of land important?
Battle population growth in Rome
What types of citizens were chosen for a new colony?
Poor citizens and soccii to become farmers
How did the Roman conscription system work?
helped families by taking a man of military age so they didnt have unnecessary labor or mouth to feed
What religious episodes are seen relating to Flaminus?
- River in Picenum flowing with blood
- 3 moons seen in Arminum
- Augurs said omens were hostile as soon as the candidates had been announced
- Marcellus’ horse wheeled and carried him to the rear
Why does Plutarch make a big deal about Marcellus’ offering to Jupiter Feretrius?
- Jupiter Feretrius judges great deeds of generals
- 3rd Roman to kill an enemy kill
Who was Bantius?
Fought against Hannibal but he released him with gifts for fighting so valiantly so he began supporting Hannibal
Who determines if there should be a dictator?
Senate
