Violation of the Cursus Honorum Flashcards
(11 cards)
What does Plutarch imply about public perception of leaders in reference to Pompey?
“More people worshipped the rising sun than the setting sun”
This suggests a preference for new leadership over the old.
At what age did Augstus seize the consulship? [Suet]
“He seized the consulship at 19”
This highlights the violation of traditional age norms for political office.
What did Cicero suggest about the political career of someone like Octavian?
“Raised, praised and erased”
This reflects the volatility of political fortunes in Rome.
What did Sallust refer to in Macer speech regarding the state of the Republic?
“State of slavery engineered by Sulla”
What significant change did Pompey and Crassus restore during their consulship? [Sallust]
“the tribunician power had been restored in the consulship of Pompey and Crassus” [Sallust, Catiline’s War, 38]
What title was removed from the Roman constitution according to Cicero?
‘You removed the title ‘Dictator’ from the constitution” [Cicero, Phillippic]
What did Lex Titia accomplish in Roman governance?
Legalized the actions of the 2nd triumvirate
This law was pivotal in legitimizing the authority of the triumvirs.
What was the consequence of Pompey’s law regarding governorships? [Suet]
Prevented anyone from taking up a governorship within five years
This oversight affected Caesar’s political career.
Who did Pompey help get elected as consul? [Plut]
Pompey got Lepidus elected consul”
What was the purpose of Bibulus’s election by the Optimates?
To be a foil to Caesar
According to Appian how did Octavian violate the Cursus Honorum?
“He was chosen tribune for life” [Appian, Book 5]
