Germanicus

Question 1

rewards won under Germanicus

Answer 1

An arch, temple and shrine dedicated, celebrating the recapture of The Eagles lost with Varus under the leadership of Germanicus
(Tacitus clearly supports this)

Question 2

What did Germanicus get from his conquering

Answer 2

• Germanicus celebrated a triumph over the German tribes he conquered

Question 3

his war was regarded as

Answer 3

• The war which he had not been allowed to complete was regarded as terminated

Question 4

his triumph

Answer 4

• Attention was riveted on the splendid figure of the commander, accompanied by five children in his chariot

Question 5

what was foreboding about his triumph

Answer 5

• People recalled that popularity had not helped his father, His uncle, a great favourite, carried of at a young age. Foreboding

Question 6

The emperor’s generosity in the name of Germanicus

Answer 6

• In the name of Germanicus the emperor distributed 300 sesterces a head to the population

Question 7

What did Tiberius offer to do for Germanicus, people’s rejection

Answer 7

• Proposed to serve as his fellow consul. People did not think his affection was sincere
  “Next he decided to find honourable excuses for the young man’s elimination” (notice the positioning)

Question 8

Tiberius’ support for Germanicus’ son

{Germanicus is now dead}

Answer 8

Tiberius commended to the senate Germanicus’ son Nero Caesar. Proposed he be able to stand for the quaestorship 5 years before the legal age (but exemption from service on the board of 20) as he and his brother had had the same on Augustus’ request
Nero Caesar also admitted to the Pontificial order, free distribution to the public, married Drusus’ daughter. Joy (son of Germanicus)

Question 9

Though supporting Nero Caesar he still supported Drusus.

What happened to Tiberius

Answer 9

Fourth consulship of Tiberius and second of Drusus, partnership of father and son (Germanicus had shared the same position with Tiberius. But they had not been such close relatives, and the association had brought the emperor no pleasure)
Withdrew to Campania, maybe wanting to leave Drusus as sole consul