Vespasian consolation

Question 1

Which source suggests Vespasin’s intent to create a dynasty by controlling what?

Answer 1

Tacitus- elected Vespasian consul with Titus and consular power to Domitian- control most powerful positions in Rome

Question 2

Which source gives a good example of Vespasian’s intent of creating a dynasty and which source can back this up

Answer 2

Imprinting onto low value Imperial coins, found in Spain- Domitiana and Titus presented, Suetonius suggests ‘either his sons would succeed or he would have no successor

Question 3

Which legislative source suggests Vespasian did not exceed the power of the Julio-Claudians

Answer 3

The Lex de Imperio Vespasiani and the abusive power of Nero and Caligula were still Damnatio Memoriae so he didn’t want to claim more power

Question 4

Which legislative source suggests Vespasian wanted to work with the senate and backed by which sources

Answer 4

The Lex presents Senate as governing body of Rome both Suetonius and Dio agree he ‘reformed the senatorial orders’

Question 5

Which source suggests Vespasian had similar power to the Julio-Claudians and what does it say

Answer 5

The Lex says ‘whatver he judges to be at the state’s advantage let him have the power like Augustus and Tiberius’

Question 6

Which source suggests Vespasian needed significant power over the senate due to the state of Rome and what is example is given

Answer 6

Suetonius- the problem after civil war meant Vespasian needed 40,000 million sesterces to restore the empire

Question 7

Which source tell us of opposition to Vespasian and how was this dealt with

Answer 7

Tacitus- opposition of stoic senator Priscus- executed