Result: Sulla is appointed dictator.
THREE MITHRIDATIC WARS—88-63 B. C.
(1) Romans vs. (2) Pontines and Armenians.
Causes: Ambition of Mithridates VI. and Roman interference.
Leaders: (1) Sulla, Lucullus, Pompey; (2) Mithridates (Pontus), Tigranus (Armenia).
Chief Actions: (1) Chæronea, Orchomenus, Cabira, Tigranocerta; (2) Massacre of Italians in Asia.
Results: Reorganization of the East; Pontus, Syria and Cilicia become Roman provinces.
GLADIATORIAL AND THIRD SERVILE WAR.—73-71 B. C.
(1) Romans vs. Revolted Gladiators and Slaves.