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Cincius, the antiquarian, was primarily known for his military exploits during the Second Punic War.
Answer: False
Cincius was an antiquarian writer, while Lucius Cincius Alimentus was the annalist and military figure associated with the Second Punic War.
The *praenomen* of Cincius, the antiquarian, is definitively known to be Lucius based on multiple surviving original works.
Answer: False
While Cincius's *praenomen* was likely Lucius, none of his original works are extant. The attribution is based on a reference in Macrobius's *Saturnalia*.
Cincius the antiquarian was active during the reign of Augustus, the first Roman emperor.
Answer: True
The source indicates that Cincius, the antiquarian writer, was likely active during the reign of Augustus (27 BC to AD 14).
The *cognomen* of Cincius is well-documented in ancient texts, providing insight into his family lineage.
Answer: False
Cincius's *cognomen* is not recorded in the provided text, although a *cognomen* typically indicates family branch or personal characteristics.
None of the original works attributed to Cincius the antiquarian have survived to the present day.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that none of the works attributed to Cincius the antiquarian are extant.
Livy and Festus were among the ancient authors who cited Cincius in their own writings.
Answer: True
Ancient authors such as Livy, the Roman historian, and Festus, the Roman grammarian, cited Cincius in their works.
Macrobius's *Saturnalia* provides a reference to an 'L. Cincius' that supports the attribution of the *praenomen* Lucius to Cincius.
Answer: True
Macrobius's *Saturnalia* contains a reference to an 'L. Cincius' (Lucius Cincius), which supports the attribution of this *praenomen*.
The Wikipedia article about Cincius is considered a comprehensive and fully developed entry.
Answer: False
The Wikipedia article about Cincius is classified as a 'stub,' indicating it is short, incomplete, and requires expansion.
The alternative spelling 'Cingius' for Cincius appears in some editions of Livy's historical works.
Answer: False
The alternative spelling 'Cingius' appears in some editions of Macrobius's *Saturnalia*, not Livy's works.
According to the provided information, what was the primary profession of Cincius?
Answer: An antiquarian writer who studied ancient objects and customs
Cincius is identified as an antiquarian writer, a scholar who studies or collects antiquities for historical research.
What was Cincius's probable *praenomen*?
Answer: Lucius
Cincius's *praenomen* was likely Lucius, supported by a reference in Macrobius's *Saturnalia*.
During which Roman emperor's reign was Cincius most likely active?
Answer: Augustus
Cincius is believed to have been active during the reign of Augustus, the first Roman emperor.
What is the current status of Cincius's original works?
Answer: None of his works are extant, meaning they have not survived.
The source states that none of the original works attributed to Cincius the antiquarian are extant.
Which of the following ancient authors cited Cincius in their writings?
Answer: Livy and Festus
Livy, the Roman historian, and Festus, the Roman grammarian, are specifically mentioned as ancient authors who cited Cincius.
What evidence supports the attribution of the *praenomen* Lucius to Cincius?
Answer: A reference in Macrobius's *Saturnalia*
A reference to 'L. Cincius' in Macrobius's *Saturnalia* provides evidence for the attribution of the *praenomen* Lucius.
Who was Macrobius, as described in the source?
Answer: A Roman writer and philosopher
Macrobius is described as a Roman writer and philosopher whose work *Saturnalia* is cited in relation to Cincius.
What alternative spelling of Cincius's name appears in some editions of Macrobius's *Saturnalia*?
Answer: Cingius
The alternative spelling 'Cingius' for Cincius appears in some editions of Macrobius's *Saturnalia*.
What does the classification of Cincius's Wikipedia article as a 'stub' indicate?
Answer: It is a short, incomplete article with minimal information.
A 'stub' classification on Wikipedia signifies that an article is short, contains minimal information, and is considered incomplete, requiring further development.
All modern scholars agree that Cincius the antiquarian and Lucius Cincius Alimentus were two distinct individuals.
Answer: False
While many scholars distinguish between them, some still consider Cincius the antiquarian and Lucius Cincius Alimentus to be the same person.
The book *De fastis* is definitively attributed to Lucius Cincius Alimentus, resolving any historical debate.
Answer: False
The authorship of *De fastis* is debated between Cincius the antiquarian and Lucius Cincius Alimentus, and there is no definitive attribution that resolves the historical debate.
John Lydus's translation of *De fastis* into Latin definitively proved that Cincius the antiquarian was the author.
Answer: False
John Lydus's Greek title for *De fastis* actually contributed to the confusion, as Lucius Cincius Alimentus was known to write in Greek, making the authorship less clear, not more.
Wilhelm Siegmund Teuffel's classic history of Latin literature argues for the identity of the two Cinciuses, rather than distinguishing them.
Answer: False
Wilhelm Siegmund Teuffel's work explicitly distinguishes between Cincius the antiquarian and Lucius Cincius Alimentus.
J.G.F. Powell's research has conclusively settled the debate, confirming that the antiquarian Cincius and the annalist Lucius Cincius Alimentus are separate individuals.
Answer: False
J.G.F. Powell notes that some scholars still consider the two Cinciuses identical, indicating the debate is not conclusively settled.
John Lydus was a Roman historian whose work on *De fastis* helped clarify the authorship debate.
Answer: False
John Lydus was a Byzantine writer, and his work on *De fastis* actually contributed to the confusion regarding its authorship, rather than clarifying it.
With whom is Cincius the antiquarian frequently confused, according to the source?
Answer: Lucius Cincius Alimentus, an annalist
Cincius the antiquarian is often confused with Lucius Cincius Alimentus, an annalist and military figure.
The authorship of which specific work is debated between Cincius the antiquarian and Lucius Cincius Alimentus?
Answer: *De fastis*
The authorship of the book *De fastis* is a point of debate between Cincius the antiquarian and Lucius Cincius Alimentus.
How did John Lydus's work on *De fastis* contribute to the confusion between the two Cinciuses?
Answer: He gave the title *De fastis* in Greek, and Alimentus was known to write in Greek.
John Lydus's Greek title for *De fastis* contributed to the confusion because Lucius Cincius Alimentus was known to write in Greek, making him a plausible author.
Which scholar's classic history of Latin literature distinguishes between Cincius the antiquarian and Lucius Cincius Alimentus?
Answer: Wilhelm Siegmund Teuffel
Wilhelm Siegmund Teuffel, in his classic history of Latin literature, explicitly distinguishes between Cincius the antiquarian and Lucius Cincius Alimentus.
T.P. Wiseman proposed that Cincius likely wrote a guide to the antiquities of the Capitol, similar to Pausanias's works.
Answer: True
T.P. Wiseman suggested that Cincius likely authored a 'Pausanias-like guide' focusing on the antiquities of the Capitol or Rome.
A 'Pausanias-like guide' by Cincius would have primarily focused on detailed maps and architectural blueprints of ancient Roman buildings.
Answer: False
A 'Pausanias-like guide' would have likely included a collection of old inscriptions, rather than architectural blueprints.
T.P. Wiseman suggests Cincius also held the professional role of a jurist, an expert in law.
Answer: True
T.P. Wiseman attributes the professional role of a jurist, an expert in law, to Cincius.
The work *De officio iurisconsulti* is associated with Cincius in his capacity as a military commander.
Answer: False
The work *De officio iurisconsulti* is associated with Cincius in his proposed role as a jurist, not a military commander.
What kind of guide does T.P. Wiseman suggest Cincius likely wrote?
Answer: A 'Pausanias-like guide' to the antiquities of the Capitol
T.P. Wiseman suggested Cincius likely wrote a 'Pausanias-like guide' detailing the antiquities of the Capitol or Rome.
Besides being an antiquarian, what other professional role does T.P. Wiseman attribute to Cincius?
Answer: A jurist
T.P. Wiseman also attributes the professional role of a jurist, an expert in law, to Cincius.
What work is associated with Cincius in his role as a jurist, according to Wiseman?
Answer: *De officio iurisconsulti*
The work *De officio iurisconsulti* is associated with Cincius in his proposed capacity as a jurist.
What kind of content would a 'Pausanias-like guide' by Cincius likely have included, according to T.P. Wiseman?
Answer: A collection of old inscriptions.
T.P. Wiseman suggested that a 'Pausanias-like guide' by Cincius would have included a collection of old inscriptions.
*Fasti* in ancient Rome primarily referred to military battle strategies and troop movements.
Answer: False
In ancient Rome, *Fasti* referred to calendars or lists of days for conducting public and private business, not military strategies.
Authority control databases like VIAF and WorldCat are used to uniquely identify authors and works across different library systems.
Answer: True
Authority control databases, including VIAF and WorldCat, serve to uniquely identify authors and their works, facilitating consistent cataloging across library systems.
A *praenomen* in ancient Rome was primarily a family name passed down through generations.
Answer: False
A *praenomen* in ancient Rome was a personal, given name, distinct from a family name.
A *cognomen* in ancient Roman nomenclature could indicate a specific family branch or a personal characteristic.
Answer: True
A *cognomen* served as a third name in Roman nomenclature, often denoting a family branch, a personal characteristic, or an achievement.
An antiquarian is defined as someone who primarily studies modern history and contemporary events.
Answer: False
An antiquarian is a person who studies or collects objects or customs from ancient times, focusing on historical research and preservation.
Epigraphy is the study of ancient inscriptions, which T.P. Wiseman suggested would be part of Cincius's guide.
Answer: True
Epigraphy is indeed the study of ancient inscriptions, and Wiseman suggested Cincius's guide would include a collection of such inscriptions.
What does *Fasti* refer to in the context of ancient Rome?
Answer: Ancient Roman calendars or lists of days for business
*Fasti* in ancient Rome referred to calendars or lists of days on which public and private business could be conducted.
What is the purpose of authority control databases like VIAF and WorldCat?
Answer: To uniquely identify authors and works across different library systems.
Authority control databases such as VIAF and WorldCat are designed to provide unique identifiers for authors and works, ensuring consistency in library cataloging.
In ancient Roman naming conventions, what was the primary function of a *praenomen*?
Answer: To serve as a personal, given name.
The *praenomen* in ancient Rome functioned as a personal, given name, distinguishing individuals within a family.
How did a *cognomen* typically function in ancient Roman nomenclature?
Answer: It was a third name indicating a family branch, characteristic, or achievement.
A *cognomen* was typically a third name in Roman nomenclature, used to denote a specific family branch, a personal characteristic, or an achievement.
What is the definition of an antiquarian, as exemplified by Cincius?
Answer: A person who collects and studies objects or customs from ancient times.
An antiquarian is defined as a person who studies or collects antiquities, which include objects, customs, or literary works from ancient times, often for historical research.
What is epigraphy, and why is it relevant to Cincius's potential work?
Answer: It is the study of ancient inscriptions, which his guide would have included.
Epigraphy is the study of ancient inscriptions. T.P. Wiseman suggested Cincius's guide to antiquities would have included a collection of such inscriptions.
Which of the following is NOT a type of authority control database mentioned in relation to Cincius?
Answer: Lexicon of Greek and Roman Biography
VIAF, WorldCat, and Deutsche Biographie are mentioned as authority control databases linked to Cincius, but 'Lexicon of Greek and Roman Biography' is not.
Lucius Cincius Alimentus was an annalist who also served as a military figure during the Second Punic War.
Answer: True
Lucius Cincius Alimentus is described as an annalist who wrote historical accounts and was a military figure during the Second Punic War.
What significant historical conflict is associated with Lucius Cincius Alimentus?
Answer: The Second Punic War
Lucius Cincius Alimentus is associated with the Second Punic War, which occurred from 218 to 201 BC.
What was the primary role of Lucius Cincius Alimentus, distinct from Cincius the antiquarian?
Answer: He was an annalist and military figure in the Second Punic War.
Lucius Cincius Alimentus was an annalist and a military figure who participated in the Second Punic War, distinguishing him from Cincius the antiquarian.
What was the approximate timeframe of the Second Punic War, with which Lucius Cincius Alimentus is associated?
Answer: 218-201 BC
The Second Punic War, associated with Lucius Cincius Alimentus, took place from 218 to 201 BC.