Establishing a Dynasty Flashcards
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What is an Aureus?
Roman gold coin
What is a Denarius?
Roman silver coin
What is an As?
Roman bronze coin
What was the role of the Praetorian guard?
Guarded Augustus, only remained in Rome
What does Lustrum refer to in Roman context?
Roman censor
What is a Laureate?
A laurel crown given as a reward
Define Imperium.
Power or command
What is Imperium proconsulare maius?
Allowed Augustus to take control over provincial armies, giving him full control of the army
What is Tribunicia potestas?
The power to veto laws
What significant role did Agrippa play in the early principate of Augustus?
Granted tribunician power in 18BC and 13BC, featured on a denarius with Augustus
When did Agrippa die?
12BC
What does Velleius gloss over regarding Agrippa?
Focuses on Tiberius’ rise to power instead of Agrippa’s death
What is illustrated by the Aureus of Augustus from 15-12BC?
Tiberius and Drusus presenting triumphal branches to Augustus
Who were Gaius and Lucius?
Grandsons of Augustus from the marriage of Agrippa and Julia
What title was given to Gaius and Lucius by the Senate?
Princeps iuventutis (‘leader of the youth’)
What does the term ‘consuls designate’ signify for Gaius and Lucius?
Both were made consuls designate at the age of fifteen
What happened after the deaths of Gaius and Lucius?
Augustus adopted Tiberius
What was Livia’s significance during Augustus’ reign?
Formidable wife, mother of Tiberius and Drusus, polarizing figure
What does Tacitus allege Livia did regarding Gaius and Lucius?
Had a hand in their deaths to promote Tiberius
What does Tacitus say about Livia’s influence on Augustus?
Describes her as a burden on the state and Augustus’ family
Who was Germanicus?
Tiberius’ nephew adopted in AD4, creating ongoing line of succession
How did Augustus’ health and image relate to the Roman world?
Virtually synonymous with the state of the Roman world; secure as long as Augustus was healthy
Under which emperor was Tacitus writing?
Emperor Domitian
