15 Questions
What was Cicero primarily known for during his lifetime?
Oratory skills
In what year was Cicero born?
106 CE
What was the political status of Rome during Cicero's lifetime?
Oligarchy
Which historical event led to Cicero's death?
Conflict between Senate and Caesarians
What political offices did Cicero hold during his lifetime?
Quaestor, Aedile, Praetor
Where did Cicero primarily study philosophy?
Athens
Which term best describes Cicero's social class background?
Equestrians
What event in 63 BCE earned Cicero significant popularity and established his reputation as a master orator and adept politician?
Putting down the conspiracy by Catiline
How did Cicero use philosophy in relation to political concerns?
To express the need for virtuous rulers who obey natural laws
Why was Cicero exiled from Rome?
For executing Roman citizens without trial
What opportunity arose for Rome after Julius Caesar's assassination?
A return to a Republic
Who did Cicero attempt to persuade to defeat Marc Antony?
Octavian
What is one way in which Cicero's philosophy differed from that of Greek philosophers?
Cicero focused on expressing natural laws through rulers' virtues
Why was Cicero killed in 43 BCE?
By orders of Marc Antony
What contribution did Cicero make regarding natural law?
He stated that rulers must attempt to be just and obey natural laws
Learn about Marcus Tullius Cicero, a prominent Roman politician, lawyer, orator, and philosopher who lived during the declining period of the Roman Republic. Explore his life, contributions, and the turbulent political landscape of his time.
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