Bribery Flashcards
(16 cards)
What reward did every infantryman of Caesar’s legions earn? [Suet]
“24,000 sesterces and a farm”
What did military tribune Ofilius say about the rewards for soldiers? [Appian]
“Lands and money”
As noted in Appian, Book 5
How did Octavian bind Mark Antony’s Macedonian legions to himself? [Appian]
“By means of lavish gifts”
What present did Caesar give to each man in 50 BC to keep them loyal? [Plut]
“each man a present of 250 drachmas”
What was the purpose of establishing colonies according to Appian?
“the colonies were established with the purpose of preventing the Republic from ever lifting its head because mercenaries, ready to do the bidding of men in power, had been settled alongside them”
Who tried to induce Caesar to desist from his ambitious project and how? [Plut]
“Catulus… tried to induce Caesar to desist from his ambitious project, offering him large sums of money”
What did Cicero bribe Hybrida with?
The wealthy providence of Macedonia
What enormous debts did Caesar pay off? [Plut]
Paid the enormous debts of the tribune Curio
What happened to the two tribunes escorting Bibulus? [Plut]
“were wounded”
Who went on to a good career sponsored by Pompey? [Plut]
Gabinius
He even became consul in 58 BC
What did Verres do with the money he took from the provinces? Cicero
One year’s worth for himself, another to pay off debts, and the third to pay off jurors
What was the reason for the acquittal of Clodius according to Cicero?
“The poverty and disreputable character of the jurors”
What was one consequence of Sullan proscription lists? [Plut]
Many too were killed as a result of private feuds…in order to gratify his supporters”
What incentive was offered for killing a proscribed person? [Plut]
Payment for the act
True or False: Both Populares and Optimates in the conflict used bribery.
True
Various historical accounts confirm this
Fill in the blank: Caesar paid the enormous debts of ____. [Plut]
Curio
