Lim 5:2 Aristides Speech on Rome
Address all three of the following questions:
· Identify the chief features of Aristides’ defense of Rome’s empire. What is your response to his presentation?
· How does Aristides compare Rome favorably with empires of the past?
· How does the speaker describe the attitude of the Romans to the Greeks? How would you react if you were a Greek during this period?
Lualdi 5:2 Roman Women Demonstrate against the Oppian Law
Write on either of the following questions:
1. Map out the arguments Cato uses to defend the law, and Valerius’ arguments in favor of the women’s position. How would you evaluate their arguments?
2. What is your opinion of the women’s position? To elaborate, do these women appear to be petty and selfish in wanting to wear luxurious dress? How would you react to similar demonstrations today? Finally, what is at stake for them?
Lualdi 5:3 Cicero On the Commonwealth
Write on both of the following questions:
· How does Cicero in this imaginary dialogue define the relationship between heaven and earth?
· What types of behaviors are an effective means of earning a place in heaven? What does this say about Cicero’s understanding of the value of the state in relation to the individual?