Tiberius' Attitude Towards Religion and the People of Rome Flashcards
(24 cards)
What was Tiberius’ attitude towards divine honours?
Tiberius repeatedly vetoed divine honours for himself.
Which emperors had been deified by the time of Tiberius’ succession?
Julius Caesar and Augustus.
What was the status of the imperial cult during Tiberius’ reign?
The imperial cult was part of religious life in the empire.
How did Tiberius respond to requests for divine honours from the citizens of Gytheion?
Tiberius firmly rejected these honours.
What did Suetonius claim about Tiberius regarding temples and priesthoods?
Tiberius refused all decrees asking for temples and priesthoods to be set up in his honour.
How did Tiberius view the Senate?
He viewed the Senate as ‘men primed for slavery.’
What was the general political significance of the Senate during Tiberius’ rule?
The Senate appeared sycophantic but of little political significance.
What was Tiberius’ character in relation to society?
He did not have good relations with any ranks of society.
How did Tiberius’ approach to generosity differ from Augustus’?
Tiberius was reclusive and cautious with money, while Augustus was more generous.
What were some positive outcomes of Tiberius’ cautious spending?
He was able to deal with fires in Rome, earthquake relief, and tax remission for the province of Asia.
What was public opinion on Tiberius according to Velleius Paterculus?
He portrayed Tiberius as generous.
What was the reaction in Rome to the news of Tiberius’ death?
There was unbridled joy, accompanied by cries of ‘To the Tiber with Tiberius!’
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a Roman gold coin.
Denarius
Fill in the blank: Auctoritas refers to _______.
Influence
Fill in the blank: The Praetorian Guard is the royal guard tasked with _______.
defending the emperor
Fill in the blank: The Pomerium is an invisible line going around Rome that the military could not _______.
enter
What did Tiberius believe about his mortality and functions as a human?
He stated, ‘For myself, Senators, I am mortal and limited to the functions of humanity.’
What did Tiberius say about being worthy of his ancestry?
‘They will more than sufficiently honour my memory by believing me to have been worthy of my ancestry.’
What did Tiberius consider vain and arrogant regarding divine honours?
‘It would be a vain and arrogant thing to receive the sacred honour of images representing the divine throughout all the provinces.’
True or False: Tiberius wanted to be deified like Julius and Augustus.
False
What did Tiberius demand respect for, despite not wanting to be deified?
He demanded respect for Augustus Caesar.
How did Tiberius express his respect for the imperial cult?
Through speeches to the Senate praising Augustus and his achievements.
What did Tiberius do when he received proposals for divine honours?
He rejected any proposals to become a part of the imperial cult.
In conclusion, what was Tiberius’ attitude towards the imperial cult?
He respected its existence but held disdain towards becoming part of it.
