Learning Exercise
The Trial of Gaius Verres
The Trial of Gaius Verres details the corruption common in the last years of the Roman Republic. The Trial introduces one of the greatest orators in history-Cicero. The Trial raises the critical issue of whether or not a Roman citizen could get a fair trail in the Roman Republic.
Course: Western Civilization
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- Exploring Constitutional Law
- Date last modified:
- August 1, 2008
- Created by:
- William Paquette
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Exercise
Instructions: Once the page "Exploring Constitutional Law" comes up, Scroll to the bottom of the page and Click "Famous Trials." Click "The Trial of Gaius Verres." Read: Trial Details, Procedure in the Verres Trial, Bio of Cicero, The Crimes of Verres, Cicero's Divination, The Pleadings of Cicero. Write a 5-7 page paper answering the following questions: 1. Who was Gaius Verres? 2. Who was Cicero? 3. What are the trial details? 4. Describe in detail the role Cicero played in the trial. 4. What were the crimes of Gaius Verres? 5. What was Cicero's Divination? 6. Summarize the pleadings of Cicero. 7. Did Gaius Verres get a fair trial? 8. What role did Cicero play in the trial's outcome?