The Eastern Triumph of Pompey the Great
What are Pompey’s main accomplishments while campaigning in the East? How did he treat the various nations he came across? Did he have a uniform policy for such treatment, or did he treat some nations differently than others? How did Pompey reward his soldiers for their service?
How did the Italians and Romans greet Pompey on his return from the East?
Discuss Pompey’s triumph. What is the setup of how Pompey’s triumph took place?
Given the extravagance of Pompey’s triumph, does this give you a better understanding of how the ambitions of prominent men could lead to conflict and ultimately civil war?