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Suetonius called Gaius a.... - ANSWERS'Gaius the monster.' Suetonius describes Gaius' gifts to the people cuttingly - ANSWERS- 'gave various things to be scrambled for among the people.' Cassius Dio describes how among the people, Gaius came to be regarded as generous - ANSWERS- 'gained with the multitude a certain reputation for generosity.' Suetonius describes the entertainments given by Caligula - ANSWERS- Caligula held several gladiatorial contests... He staged ...

Who was Aeneas? - ANSWERSA Trojan hero who fled from Troy as it fell to the Greeks Why did Aeneas travel to Italy? - ANSWERSHe was divinely advised to seek out Italy and he had to find a new home for his fellow Trojans after the destruction of Troy. Who was Latinus? - ANSWERSHe was the King of Latium Why didn't Latinus like Aeneas? - ANSWERSHe was angry that the Trojans were taking Italy's resources Who was Lavinia? - ANSWERSThe daughter of Latinus and the wife of Aeneas Why...

What was the Conflict of the Orders? - ANSWERSA time where plebeians demanded that the patricians give them more political rights What year did the Conflict of the Orders begin? - ANSWERS494 BC Why were Plebians upset in 494 BC? - ANSWERSBecause the Wars of Independence had caused a great destruction of property and they were in debt What triggered the Conflict of the Orders? - ANSWERSAn old war veteran, who fought at the Battle of Lake Regilius, was preaching in the forum that he had b...

What did the Greeks believe in the beginning about human race? - ANSWERSIt only consists of men and they did't die or suffer Why was "woman" created according to Ancient Greeks and how was life before them? - ANSWERSThey believed that men experienced old age, suffering and death because of women. They were created to punish the mankind for receiving the stolen gift of fire. Who was Pandora? - ANSWERSFirst woman. Zeus' plan to punish mankind. Something they would welcome but wil...

Why was Pandora created? - ANSWERSShe was created to punish man for accepting Prometheus's gift of fire to them. Who narrates the story? - ANSWERSHesiod, in 'Works and Days' What is Hephaestus the god of? - ANSWERSForge and craftsmanship What does Pandora translate to? - ANSWERS'All gifts' What did Athena give Pandora? - ANSWERSMade her look attractive. What did Hermes give Pandora? - ANSWERSThievish nature and crafty words Who was she the bride to? - ANSWERSThe ...

When did Cambyses become King of Persia - ANSWERS529BC Which two countries joined the Persian Empire as Cambyses took over? - ANSWERSSamos and Phoenicia Why did Cambyses want to conquer Egypt? - ANSWERSCarry on his father's legacy Cambyses asked for the daughter of Amasis as a wife. Why did this go wrong? - ANSWERSAmasis sent the wrong girl to trick Cambyses Who changed sides giving Cambyses access to a greater navy? - ANSWERSPolycrates of Samos Who gave Cambyses the informatio...

Satrap - ANSWERSA Persian provincial governor Earth and Water - ANSWERSSymbolic tokens offered to the Persians by foreign states submitting to their rule Medise - ANSWERSThe act of a Greek state submitting to the Persians Hellenic League - ANSWERSModern term for the alliance of Greek states who resisted the Persian invasion of 480 - 479 Peloponnesian League - ANSWERSModern term for the alliance of Peloponnesian states led by Sparta which had existed in its fullest form since 504 P...

amphitheatre - ANSWERSStadium in which gladiatorial games were held - a theatre on both sides Colosseum - ANSWERSThe amphitheatre in Rome, the Flavian Amphitheatre vomitoria - ANSWERSThe staircases of the amphitheatre, via which people could pour out of the stadium in great numbers infamis - ANSWERSLiterally 'shameful' of 'disgraceful', the very low legal status given to a number of groups in the Roman world, including gladiators, charioteers, actors, and prostitutes vela...

Name the three sources for this period - ANSWERSThucydides, Diodorus Siculus and Plutarch The Peloponnesian League - ANSWERSA defensive pact formed by Sparta with Greek city states in the Peloponnese and some from outside. Why was Athens a concern for Sparta and the Peloponnesian league? - ANSWERSIt was growing in power to rival Sparta. The Long Walls of Athens - ANSWERSWalls built in 458 to guarantee access to the ports at Piraeus and Phaleron. What does Thucydides say about the Lon...

First Governor of Roman Britain - ANSWERSAulus Plautius (47 CE) British Leaders killed at The Battle of River Medway (43 CE) - ANSWERSCaratacus, Togodumnus (Killed in Battle) Significant battle fought in 43 CE between Rome and the Catuvellani - ANSWERSBattle of River Medway What caused the delay before taking Caratacus capital? - ANSWERSPlautius summoned the Emperor Name of the captured capital of the Catuvellani - ANSWERSCamulodunum How many kings surrended to Claudius Invasion? ...