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Of julius Caesar lesson and political groups
What were optimales ?
They were politicians who were :
Aristocratic
Authority of the senate and cared for persevering tradition
What did populares stood for ?
Reform of rome to benefit normal people (plebs)
Wanted change in things such as landowner ship
What’s a gen or clan ?
A close knit familiar group of aristocratic descent who wielded considerable political , social and economic power.
Good to marry in to
What’s a Triumph ?
A civil and religious ceremony to publicly celebrate the success of the military campaign.
Not Roman killing romans
Normal for winning foreign wars or conquering a place for the empire
Meaning of imperium
The greatest power you could hold in the republic of Rome .
“Power of a king” in your field of control/responsibilities: games, military unit (who your payed and was loyal yo you not Rome) , province (region of land)
Why were eulogies/ funeral speeches important?
It was a chance to show off (as a young man) your public speaking skills , since it would have ave been done publicly.
This could help later in politics.
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