Drusus situation

Question 1

where was Drusus sent, what was his current lifestyle like

Answer 1

• Drusus sent to Illyricum to be introduced to army life and win favour among the troops.
• His current life was of juvenile extravagance.

Question 2

what was the pretext of Drusus’ departure

Answer 2

The pretext for Drusus’ departure was an appeal by the Suebi for help against the Cherusci. Since Roman departure the Germans had turned against each other.

Question 3

The argument

Answer 3

• Suebi did not like the royal title of their leader Maroboduus. Arminius (of the Cherusci) was popular as champion of freedom. So some deserted to arminius’ side, except for arminius’ uncle who was too proud to serve under his nephew, his followers went to the Suebi.

Question 4

Germanic fighting styke

Answer 4

• (Rome had taught them to follow standard, keep troops in reserve, obey commands), no longer unsystematic battle order and chaotic charges

Question 5

Arminius

Answer 5

• Arminius rode inspecting the whole army, said freedom had returned, they had annihilated Roman armies and Maroboduus was a traitor and had begged Rome for peace.
  “Eject him as fiercly as you killed Varus”

Question 6

Marobodus

Answer 6

• Maroboduus spoke, praised himself had survived a full-scale Roman invasion in AD6 that retreated on equal terms, peace without oppression

Question 7

What did they each have to fight for

Answer 7

• Cherusci: glorious past, Suebi: expansion.

Question 8

Outcome of the war

Answer 8

• Maroboduus ended up retreating to the hills, series of desertions, retreated asked Tiberius for help. Drusus was sent

Question 9

When the Augusta fell dangerously ill

Answer 9

The Augusta fell dangerously I’ll and the emperor had to return urgently to Rome. Tacitus unsure of whether they were still friends, but they concealed any resentment.
When dedicating a statue she had inscribed his name after hers, thought to have given him grave offence.