Extra Credit - Cincinnatus

Who was Cincinnatus?

• A Roman dictator

• A gladiator

• A plebeian leader

• A scribe

What was the main issue between the plebs and the patricians?

• Military service

• Land distribution

• The price of wheat

• Tarantilius Law

What did Tarantilius Law propose?

• To distribute land equally

• To explain what powers the consuls had

• To increase taxes

• To abolish slavery

Why did Cincinnatus become poor?

• He lost his land in a war

• He was robbed

• He had to pay a fine for his son

• He gambled away his fortune

What unusual step did the Senate take to rescue the army?

• They hired mercenaries

• They surrendered to the enemy

• They appointed a dictator

• They prayed to the gods

How did Cincinnatus become dictator?

• He inherited the position

• He was elected by the people

• He seized power through a coup

• He was appointed by the Senate

What was Cincinnatus doing when he was summoned to be dictator?

• Attending a Senate meeting

• Plowing his field

• Teaching his children

• Fighting in another war

What did Cincinnatus do after winning the battle?

• He stayed as dictator for life

• He became king

• He took over the enemy's land

• He resigned and returned to his farm

What was the fate of the Tribune who accused Cincinnatus' son?

• He was given a large sum of money

• He was exiled

• He was promoted

• He was made a consul

How is George Washington similar to Cincinnatus?

• He gave up power for the good of the state

• He lived in the same era

• He was a Roman dictator

• He was from Rome