Provinces Flashcards
(16 cards)
What was the significance of the temple built in Pergamum in 29BC?
It represented the thriving of the imperial cult, binding all peoples of the empire under imperial rule
Augustus allowed the people of Pergamum to build a temple to him and Rome.
What did the inscription at Gytheion in Laconia from 15AD request?
It asked to give divine honours to Tiberius, Livia, and Augustus
Tiberius declined honours for himself but left the decision about his mother’s honours to her.
According to Greek Papyri in the British Museum, how did people generally feel towards emperors?
“you are by nature reverent towards the emperors”
This sentiment suggests a cultural acceptance of imperial authority.
What was Claudius’s response to the Alexandrians’ petition for worship? [Greek Papyri in British Museum]
“temples and such forms of honour have been granted by all ages to the gods alone”
How did Augustus limit the power of others in the provinces? [Dio Cassius]
He used the First Constitutional Settlement to split provinces between himself and the senate
Augustus appointed senators to rule both sets of provinces.
What did Tacitus imply about Tiberius’s actions?
He suggested that Tiberius should have gone himself instead of sending “two half-grown boys” to deal with the army revolts
This reflects Tacitus’s critique of Tiberius’s leadership.
Who led the expedition to Britain and what did he do afterward? [Dio Cassius]
Aulus Plautius led the expedition and then sent for Claudius
This indicates Claudius’s involvement in military campaigns.
How did Nero use Corbulo in relation to Armenia?
Nero used Corbulo to pacify Armenia and then claimed the success as his own
He erected a triumphal arch to commemorate: shown on Sestertius showing triumphal Arch of Nero 64AD.
What was the constant threat to the Senate mentioned in Cassius Dio’s accounts of Augustus?
“he handed over the weaker provinces to the senate” so that “the senators should be unarmed and unprepared for war”
What was one strategy Claudius used to create allies within the Senate? [Tacitus]
He added Gauls to the Senate
This inclusion may have fostered loyalty and support for his rule.
What issues did the inhabitants of Britain and Gaul face under Nero?
They were burdened by taxation and becoming more restive and inflamed
What was the nature of the revolt led by Vindex? [Cassius Dio]
It did not seem serious as Vindex was a governor of a Gallic province without a legionary garrison
The revolt only became significant once Galba, legate of a Spanish province, was declared emperor.
What was the outcome of Gaius’s attempt to conquer Britain? [Cassius Dio]
He failed and returned claiming he had conquered Neptune by collecting seashells
What did Tacitus say about the perception of imperial dignity?
He noted that imperial dignity was “more awe-inspiring at a distance”
This suggests a bias in Tacitus’s perspective on imperial authority.
What challenge did Germanicus present to Tiberius’s rule? [Tacitus]
He went to Egypt without Tiberius’s permission
This act was seen as a serious challenge, despite Germanicus’s claims of being there for the province’s welfare.
According to the Res Gestae what did Augustus do in regards to expansion?
He extended the Pomerium
Claudius did the same, reflecting how Claudius’ leadership reflected Augustan principles
