WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a Triumvirate?
A
Set of 3 years of a ruler
B
A set of 3 rulers ruling
C
Set of 3 rulers being remembered
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A triumvirate (Latin: triumvirātus) or a triarchy is a political institution ruled or dominated by three individuals, known as triumvirs (Latin: triumviri). The arrangement can be formal or informal. Though the three leaders in a triumvirate are notionally equal, the actual distribution of power may vary.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term originated in ancient Rome to describe a group of the three most powerful men in power at the time. The First Triumvirate was formed in 60 B.C.E. by Julius Caesar, Gnaeus Magnus Pompey, and Marcus Licinius Crassus in response to laws being passed by the Senate to try and restrain them and limit their power.

Detailed explanation-3: -It states that any ideas, thoughts, events, characters or sentences that are presented in threes are more effective and memorable. Hence, it is called the Rule of Three. A Latin saying, ‘Omne trium perfectum’ literally means ‘everything that comes in threes is perfect’. The ancient Romans valued the Rule of Three.

Detailed explanation-4: -The First Triumvirate was an informal political alliance among three prominent politicians in the late Roman Republic: Gaius Julius Caesar, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus and Marcus Licinius Crassus.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 60 B.C., Caesar, Crassus and Pompey joined together to form the First Triumvirate, or a government by three people with equal power. Pompey received command of Spain, Crassus was given command of Syria, and Caesar was given command of Gaul (modern-‐day France).

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