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CoachLucius Cornelius Sulla was an impoverished patrician who learned his military skills under Gaius Marius. (they later became enemies) He led the armies that conquered Greece and was the first Roman general to march his troops on Rome itself. He became dictator, initiated proscriptions, tried to reform the government. He was a heavy drinker. He was conscientious and meticulous in carrying out his religious duties.
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18 What was the 'path to political power' that was common to the careers of Gaius Marius and Sulla?
The "path to political power" that was common to both the careers of Marius and Sulla was the military.
What were the causes of the civil war between Sulla and Marius?
Sulla and Marius were military rivals and political opposites. They competed for the glory waiting to be won in the east. At home they engaged in very different political policies. Marius was a populist while Sula was an optimate.
What events led to Sulla's becoming dictator of Rome in 88 BC.?
Sulla won two civil wars against Gaius Marius ((91-88 BC and 82 BC). He was appointed by the senate dictator for an indeterminate tern of office to Reform the constinution (dictator legibus faciendis et reipublicae constituendae causa, dictator for the making of laws and for the settling of the constitution). This was the first time that a dictator was not appointed for the usual term of six months. Sulla resigned after one year.
What is a Roman patriction?
A Roman patrician was a member of a social class. At the beginning of the city the patricians were the wealthy landowners and had complete control of the government. Because of this early authority, power and wealth the patricians have the reputation for being the super rich. However, this was not always the case, as over the years many patrician families lost their wealth. Julius Caesar and Lucius Sulla are two men who were patrician but their families were not wealthy. Sulla, in fact, was impoverished for most of his youth.
Could a Roman soldier resign?
No. The Roman soldiers swore an oath of loyalty and it was renewed on the first of every year. Only commanders, such as Sulla, Caesar, Pompey, could resign by giving up their command.
