Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus Flashcards

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How many supporters of Tiberius Gracchus were killed according to Plutarch?

More than 300

How did Tiberius Gracchus die?

He was clubbed to death by a group of senators

Who vetoed Tiberius Gracchus' bills?

M. Octavius

How did P. Scipio Nasica try to stop Tiberius Gracchus?

He led the senators in voting Tiberius Gracchus a tiny operating budget Signup and view all the answers

Whose daughter was the mother of the Gracchus brothers?

Scipio Africanus Minor Signup and view all the answers

How did Tiberius Gracchus deal with the opposition he faced?

He had the opposing tribune recalled from office in a popular vote Signup and view all the answers

How many children born to the mother of the Gracchi lived to be adults?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Whose will provided Tiberius Gracchus with the money he needed for his law?

The king of Pergamum Signup and view all the answers

Who led the senators against Tiberius Gracchus?

Scipio Nasica Signup and view all the answers

What problem did Tiberius Gracchus attempt to address with his legislative agenda?

The decline in small landowners Signup and view all the answers

How was Tiberius Gracchus opposed?

His bill was vetoed by a fellow tribune Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Tiberius Gracchus die?

133 BCE Signup and view all the answers

For what action as quaestor was Tiberius Gracchus highly praised and highly criticized?

Saving the lives of 20,000 Roman citizens Signup and view all the answers

How much public land did Tiberius Gracchus' agrarian law allow any one individual to hold?

300 Signup and view all the answers

What claim was made to discredit Tiberius Gracchus' agrarian law?

He was fomenting a revolution Signup and view all the answers

What problem did Tiberius Gracchus attempt to address with his legislative agenda?

The increase in large plantations worked by slaves Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of Tiberius Gracchus' first law?

Mild and conciliatory Signup and view all the answers

How many children were born to the mother of the Gracchi?

12 Signup and view all the answers

While running for reelection, what judicial reform did Tiberius Gracchus propose?

Juries would henceforth be composed of both senators and knights Signup and view all the answers

Who especially opposed Tiberius Gracchus' agrarian law?

The wealthy Signup and view all the answers

What happened to P. Scipio Nasica after the death of Tiberius Gracchus?

He went into retirement in Asia Signup and view all the answers

What office did Tiberius Gracchus hold when he proposed his legislative agenda?

Tribune of the Plebs Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the supporters of Tiberius Gracchus after his death?

They were exiled or executed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tiberius Gracchus Overview

Tiberius Gracchus was a Roman tribune known for his agrarian reform attempts.
He introduced a law to limit land ownership to 300 acres to alleviate the decline of small landowners.
His legislative efforts faced significant opposition, particularly from the wealthy class and fellow tribune M. Octavius, who vetoed his bills.

Death and Aftermath

Tiberius was clubbed to death in 133 BCE by a group of senators led by P. Scipio Nasica.
Following Tiberius' death, more than 300 of his supporters were killed, leading to exile or execution for many.
Scipio Nasica’s opposition intensified after Tiberius Gracchus' assassination, resulting in his retirement in Asia.

Family Background

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were born to a mother with 12 children, three of whom survived to adulthood.
Their mother was the daughter of Scipio Africanus Minor, a notable military commander.

Legislative Actions

Tiberius Gracchus faced opposition by having the veto of opposing tribune M. Octavius overturned through a popular vote.
His initial legislative proposals had a mild and conciliatory tone aimed at garnering public support.
He sought funding for his agrarian law from the will of the King of Pergamum.

Key Terms and Concepts

The agrarian law aimed to address the rise of large plantations worked by slaves, severely impacting small landowners.
Tiberius was praised and criticized for saving the lives of 20,000 Roman citizens during his time as quaestor.

Political Context

Tiberius Gracchus advocated for judicial reform while running for reelection, proposing juries composed of senators and knights.
His reforms sparked claims that he was instigating a revolution, reflecting the resistance he faced from the elite class.

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