Roman Settlements Conflict AD 59
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What event occurred less than two years before the riot in Nuceria?

  • Settling a veteran colony (correct)
  • Opening the amphitheater
  • Devastating earthquake
  • Eruption of Vesuvius
  • Who may have interceded for the reopening of the spectacula in Nuceria?

  • Aristocratic women
  • A local magistrate
  • Poppaea (correct)
  • Freed gladiator
  • What led to the opening of the amphitheater in Pompeii after its repair following an earthquake?

  • Approval by Augustus
  • Political pressure
  • Consolation gesture to the populace (correct)
  • Damage from Vesuvius eruption
  • What led to the awarding of territory to Nuceria from a neighboring town?

    <p>Destruction during fighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate cause of the serious fight between the inhabitants of Nuceria and Pompeii?

    <p>Abuse exchanged at a gladiatorial show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the people of Pompeii come off best in the fight?

    <p>They had better weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the senate take against Pompeii following the fight?

    <p>Debarred Pompeii from holding any similar gathering for ten years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unlikely that the riot was solely provoked by the games on that day?

    <p>The Social War had created tensions among Roman allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the amphitheater's construction in Pompeii around 70 BC?

    <p>It marked a victory over the Samnite population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sulla influence Pompeii's fate during the Social War?

    <p>He established a colony of legionary veterans in Pompeii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Before the Riot in Nuceria

    • A serious event occurred less than two years before the riot in Nuceria, although the exact nature of this event is unknown.

    Intercession for Reopening Spectacula in Nuceria

    • Titus Annius Milo, a Roman politician, may have interceded for the reopening of the spectacula (games or shows) in Nuceria.

    Amphitheater in Pompeii

    • The amphitheater in Pompeii was opened after its repair following a severe earthquake.
    • The opening of the amphitheater was possible due to the generosity of two prominent citizens, Gnaeus Alleius Nigidius Maius and Marcus Ocellius, who financed the repair work.

    Territorial Award to Nuceria

    • Nuceria was awarded territory from a neighboring town, possibly as a result of a successful military campaign or a political agreement.

    Cause of the Fight between Nuceria and Pompeii

    • The immediate cause of the serious fight between the inhabitants of Nuceria and Pompeii was a violent quarrel between rival gangs of supporters during a gladiatorial contest.

    Outcome of the Fight

    • The people of Pompeii came off best in the fight, possibly due to their superior numbers or their more effective organization.

    Senate's Action against Pompeii

    • The Roman Senate took action against Pompeii following the fight, possibly imposing a fine or other penalties on the city.

    Underlying Causes of the Riot

    • It is unlikely that the riot was solely provoked by the games on that day, as there were probably deeper social and political tensions between Nuceria and Pompeii.

    Significance of Amphitheater's Construction

    • The construction of the amphitheater in Pompeii around 70 BC was significant, as it marked the city's growing wealth and cultural ambition.

    Sulla's Influence on Pompeii

    • Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a Roman general and statesman, influenced Pompeii's fate during the Social War (91-87 BC), possibly by granting the city Roman citizenship or other privileges.

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