Senate powerless against threats Flashcards
(8 cards)
What did Pompey threaten if his demands were not granted? [Plut]
“To come back with his army to Italy”
What was the Senate’s belief about politicians like Octavian? [Cicero]
They could be “raised, praised and erased” but had no control over them
What did Sallust suggest about the threat of Cataline?
“A more powerful adversary would have wrested both supreme power and freedom from them”
What was the Senate’s reaction to the formation of the 2nd Triumvirate? [Appian]
“The Senate was inordinately terrified since they had no military force at their disposal”
What did Octavian fear if Antony were destroyed? [Appian]
(43) “he began to fear that if Antony were destroyed, he would be despised”
What ambition did Caesar express to his mother? [Plut]
(63) “Mother, today you’ll see your son either pontifex maximus or an exile”
What phrase did Caesar say before crossing the rubicon [Suet + agreed by Plutarch, who probably read Assinius Pollio]
“The die is cast”
What was the consequence of relying on generals for military action?
Loss of control over political leaders
