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Theodoric and Clovis Flashcards

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How can we evaluate successor states being ‘Roman’?

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In ideology and institutions.

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What are the three ideological aspects of being Roman?

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  1. Superiority complex
  2. Spiritual and physical
  3. Rationality
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Outline the Roman superiority complex:

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Romans saw themselves as being divinely supported, as the most successful and ‘Godly/natural’ order.

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Outline the spiritual and physical ideological aspect of being Roman:

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Humans bridge the gap between spiritual and physical. They have bodies but also souls: Romans are superior due to their social order fostering rational thought.

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What was the defining difference in Greco-Roman thought between civilised and barbarous people?

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Ideology and rationality

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How can we exemplify the Roman ideology?

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In the various modal verbs of Latin, which account for time and place, recipient and giver, status of conversationalists etc.

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What must be noted about the benefits of Roman society?

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Largely, benefits such as a wholesome education were only available to Roman elites, until Christianisation which suggested all were equal under God.

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What are the three institutional aspects of being Roman?

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Large-scale taxation, Legal systems and centralisation, Local government and bureaucracy.

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What were the three responses successor states had to already existing Roman institutions?

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  1. use, 2. adapt, 3. destroy and replace.
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Outline the Roman large-scale taxation system:

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Supported the empire and complex trading networks, in particular aided the standing army (something unfounded in successor states due to complexity).

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outline the Roman legal systems and centralisation:

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Highlighted the importance of property in Imperial elites empire-wide. Everyone followed the same comprehensive legal structures, issues were often solved via the emperor or a representative.

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Outline Roman local government and bureaucracy:

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A significant system of patronage existed between bureaucrats-government-landowners. Bureaucrats are paid in rights and privileges not money. Empire is split into city states with urban administration and rural dependents.

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Are successor states in awe of Roman society?

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In Theodoric’s letter to Anastasius we could say yes. He claimed to be romanised due to living in Constantinople for a decade.

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How did Theodoric perceive himself as Roman?

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He saw his ‘Roman-ness’ not as deriving from Romans, but from God. Thus he saw himself as equal to Romans.

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What three steps were there to establishing a successor state?

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  1. Elimination of rival leaders, 2. Use of Roman institutions, 3. Mirroring of Roman ideologies.
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How did successor states eliminate rival leaders?

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  1. There were no well established monarchical traditions. 2. There were attempts at military power bases with standing armies.
  2. Eradication of family members as potential threats.
  3. Marriage alliances to strengthen positions.
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How did successor states adopt Roman taxation institutions?

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They distributed wealth across state elites, adopting a patronage system.

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How did successor states adopt Roman law institutions?

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There was a focus on royal court as elites travelled to the king to solve issues. This granted informal and practical power to the king.

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How did successor states use kingship and religion to become Roman?

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Kings appointed their own bishops and councils due to Christianity diversifying by region

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How did successor states mirror Roman ideologies?

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Through assimilating land owning elites into the new order. This was a political deal which required much appeasement of followers and Roman elites.

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When was the disappearance of Romanised society?

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Around 600 A.D.

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How ‘Roman’ was Theodoric’s ostrogothic Italy?

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Practically, very. However Roman’s believed they were divinely supported, and Theodoric practised ‘Aryan heresy’- how could he claim to be divinely supported with such an ideological difference.

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How ‘Roman’ was Clovis’ Francia?

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Very. Whilst he didn’t purposely adopt Roman characteristics, in his consolidation of power he inadvertently did so. He was considered to be the true Roman successor and thus held the ideological claim Theodoric did not.

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What was Aryan heresy?

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No belief in the Holy Trinity in which Jesus is both Divine and Mortal, merely Divine. The Holy Trinity was the basis of Catholic doctrine.

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What was the difference between Roman Frontiers and successor state ones?

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Successor state Frontiers were based more on geographical limitations e.g. the Alps, rather than military capabilities.

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How did Theodoric amalgamate the elite with his own followers?

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By settling on senatorial property, embracing villa culture.

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What was the drawback of Theodoric settling on senatorial property?

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Ostrogoths were unable to geographically spread out across Italy due to small numbers.

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How did many Ostrogoths react to the attempt at social integration with Roman elites?

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Many were uncompromising on their Gothic beliefs and ways of life. This undermines how ‘Romanised’ they were.

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What were Theodoric’s conditions to Emperor Zeno following his 480s Balkans campaign?

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He would provide a retainer of 6000 men in return for the titles Stratego and Consul Designate.

30
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What is flawed about Theodoric’s demanding of Roman titles?

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It is uncivilised to threaten with barbarism in order to achieve goals. It goes against Roman values of patronage and favour.

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What did Avitus of Vienne write in regards to Clovis?

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a worthy leader ‘clothed with the authority of the Empire’.

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What made Clovis more Roman than all other successor monarchs?

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His conversion to Catholicism.

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When did Clovis receive Imperial recognition?

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508, after fighting the Visigoths= heretics.

34
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What Imperial recognition did Clovis receive in 508?

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The title ‘consul’.

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How do some historians argue that Theodoric, despite doctrinal disagreements, was actually Roman in his relationship with the Church?

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Theodoric held a close relationships with bishops in Ostrogothic Italy so that he could adequately control his kingdom. Some liken this to the Emperor’s role in the early Catholic Church.

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How did Avitus of Vienne praise Clovis for his conversion to Catholicism?

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Clovis was praised for not being ‘touched by pernicious doctrine’ = harmful Arianism.

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How did Gregory of Tours interpret Clovis’ conversion to Catholicism?

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As a ‘manifestation of divine support’ legitimising his rule.

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What was the purpose of Clovis’ Council of Orleans in 511?

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To create nationalistic links between the leading clergy and the Crown.

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Why did successor states attempt to adopt Roman taxation systems?

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To reap the benefits of full coffers, rather than in an attempt to become overtly Roman.

40
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Outline the Ostrogothic tax system:

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Tax varied by region, where Goths resided (perimeter) they paid the Tributum, where they didn’t a Tertia

41
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What was the Tributum in Ostrogothic Italy?

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A general Roman poll tax paid by Goths and Romans.

42
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What was the Tertia in Ostrogothic Italy?

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A combined tax paid by Romans.

43
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What was Theodoric’s principle expenditure?

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Defence.

44
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How large was Theodoric’s army?

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25,000-30,000 men.

45
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When was there a depletion in grain in Ostrogothic Italy and how was this solved?

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510-11 due to a Frankish invasion. The regular taxation system meant that more crops were grown and thus shipped off to famine areas.

46
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What is one of the only distinguishable economic policies of Frankish Gaul?

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That the reaps of the agricultural economy went directly to the centralised coffers.

47
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What was an economic failure of the Ostrogothic settlement?

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They failed to settle in the extremely prosperous Sicily.

48
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How can we illustrate the emerging system of bureaucratic patronage in Ostrogothic Italy?

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Through the career of Liberius

49
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What was Liberius’ position in Ostrogothic Italy?

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A Praetorain Prefect in the recently conquered and unstable Provence 510-36.

50
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Outline the assimilation of Romanised governance in Frankish Gaul.

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There was little change or effort. Imperial officials rarely kept their posts and in nomenclature Clovis adopted Roman terms.

51
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How can we characterise Frankish Gaul governmentally?

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Romanised aspects were leftovers of empire, not attempts at being Roman. Although there was some governing sophistication developing.

52
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How can we see that there was some sophistication developing in Frankish Gaul?

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With the acquisition of Aquitaine in 507 magnates were appointed to govern.

53
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From what year on was Clovis considered a successor to the Roman state?

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508.

54
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Who argues that Clovis is often painted as a warrior leader of brutalist expansionism?

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W. Daly

55
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What does G. Tessier argue about Clovis?

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G. Tessier argues that Clovis was supportive of Gallo-Roman society

56
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Who rejects the view that Clovis supported Gallo-Roman society?

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L. Musset, yet archeological studies inadvertently support Tessier’s argument.

57
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Who reconstructed the Salic Code?

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Karl Eckhardt reconstructed the Salic Code.

58
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Who coined the term ‘parvenu’ and what is its meaning?

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Coined by P. Amory, ‘parvenu’ means the Senatorial elites of O-Italy.

59
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Gregory of Tours’ account of Clovis is ‘an epic in prose’- who claims this?

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F. Lot.

60
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What is an issue with the sources for Theodoric?

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Both sources (Cassidorius and Ennodius) are Roman and only focus on external Ostrogothic relations rather than internal runnings.

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Who argues that Clovis extended his protection, when necessary, to Romans as well as Franks?

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Wallace-Hadrill.

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