Roman History Week 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the powerful family that Gaius had support from?
A
Caecilli Matelli
2
Q
King of Numidia after Masinissa?
A
Micipsa
3
Q
Which of Micipisa’s family did he put first in command?
A
His illegitimate nephew, Jugurtha.
4
Q
Who did Jugurtha invade?
A
Micipisa’s son, Adherbal, in his part of Numidia which had been given to him by Rome after he fled Numidia.
5
Q
After Jugurtha killed Adherbal, what happened?
A
Rome sent an army after about a year, but a bribe/deal was worked out.
6
Q
How did Jugurtha get dealt with?
A
Metellus came with Marius, and exiled Jugurtha. Marius then went to run for consul and won for several years while staying in Africa, which was not legal.
7
Q
Who captured Jugurtha?
A
Sulla/Felix
