Loyalty/Ambition to Generals Flashcards
(9 cards)
What was Pompey’s method of intimidation during Caesar’s land bill ratification? [Plut]
Pompey threatened to “come up against swords with sword and shield” and filled the forum with armed men to secure Caesar’s consulships.
This reflects the use of military presence to exert political pressure.
What is the nature of the relationship between rulers and soldiers as described by Appian?
“The rulers depended on the soldiers to guarantee their power… the soldiers depended on the men who had given them the land to continue in power”
What did Caesar express about his ambitions to his mother? [Plut]
“Mother, today you’ll see your son either pontifex maximus or an exile.”
What did Caesar prioritize according to his own words? [Caesar]
“Prestige has always been of prime importance to me, even outweighing life itself.”
This shows Caesar’s deep commitment to his status and reputation.
What phrase did Caesar declare when crossing the Rubicon? [Suet] + [Plut agrees and probably read Asinius Pollio]
“The die is cast.”
What conditions did Caesar offer regarding his provinces? [Suet]
Caesar offered to give up most of his provinces as long as he could keep “at least Illyricum and one legion until he became consul.”
Who provided Caesar with an excuse for taking action according to Plutarch?
Lentulus “gave Caesar the best possible excuse for taking action.”
What did **Cicero **say about Octavian’s followers?
“His followers call him Caesar.”
Why did the army want to make Octavian consul? [Appian]
“Because he was Caesar’s son.”
