Eastern troubles

Question 1

where was unsettled and why

Answer 1

Commagene and Amanus their Kings had died

Question 2

what did most inhabitants of C+A want

Answer 2

annexation by Rome (Cmmagene and Amanus)

Question 3

Where had financial issues what did they do

Answer 3

• Syria and Judaea, provincials found their financial burdens oppressive, petitioned for a reduction of direct taxation

Question 4

Who did Tiberius say could solve the eastern issues

Answer 4

• Tiberius said the eastern troubles could only be out right by the wisdom of Germanicus (himself too old, Drusus not yet mature)

Question 5

Power given to Germanicus

Answer 5

• Germanicus given powers superior to those of all governors of provinces

Question 6

Who was appointed a governor

Answer 6

• Piso was appointed as governor of Syria,

Question 7

Why was Piso appointed governor of Syria

Answer 7

Piso was sure this was to repress Germanicus’ ambitions

• • “According to one view” he received secret instruction from Tiberius to that effect
• • Plancina “certainly” received advice from the Augusta, her feminine jealousy was set on persecuting Agrippina as the court was split between Drusus and Germanicus

Question 8

division between Drusus and Germanicus

Answer 8

the court was split between Drusus and Germanicus

• • Tiberius supported Drusus
• • The popularity of Germanicus had increased (his family gave him precedence)