Module 8 Exam Questions With Correct Answers

Module 8 Exam Questions With Correct Answers Who was named as Caesar's heir in his will? - answerOctavian In his will, Caesar made his grand-nephew, Gaius Octavius, his heir. He changed his name to Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, better known to us as Octavian, after learning of this news. At the time of Caesar's death, he was 19 years old and studying in Apollonia in Illyricum. What previous contact did Caesar have with his adopted heir? - answerhe accompanied Caesar to Munda, in Spain Octavian had joined Caesar in his campaigns against the Pompeians in Spain. Suetonius doesn't even say that Octavian had fought well alongside Caesar; he just notes that Octavian went along even though he was ill, and that act alone impressed his great uncle. (Octavian was often sick as a child, which is noted by his biographers.) To whom did Calpurnia, Caesar's wife, give Caesar's papers after Caesar's death? - answerMarc Antony As Plutarch relates (and Cicero's Philippics attest), Caesar's papers and cash were given to his loyal lieutenant Marc Antony. In your opinion, why might Julius Caesar have chosen a relatively unknown (and distant) relative who was still very young as his heir instead of his much more experienced and loyal lieutenant Marc Antony? - answerYour Answer: One possible reason is that he wanted to keep the Roman government (it seemed to be becoming an empire) under the control of his family, also he was impressed when Octavian was able to fight his way through Spain to reach Caesar. Another reason is he may have thought Antony was unfit for the position. We don't really know the answer, but it is possible that Caesar assumed he would have plenty of time to groom Octavian as his heir during the Parthian campaign. His choice of Octavian also EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 26, 2024 9:30 AM hints at Caesar's interests in reviving the sort of familial monarchy that we saw with the Tarquins--something that the Romans pointedly rejected. Who accompanied Octavian from Apollonia to Rome? - answerAgrippa Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was Octavian's friend, who was about the same age as he was. They had been educated together and Caesar had sent Agrippa along with Octavian to study in Apollonia, in Illyricum, while waiting to go on the campaign in Parthia. When Octavian returned to Rome after finding out he had been Caesar's heir, Agrippa accompanied him. How did Octavian override Antony's efforts to delay the ratification of Caesar's will (thereby delaying the distribution of their legacy from Caesar to the Roman people)? - answerhe sold off his own property to obtain the funds Antony tried to prevent Octavian from earning the loyalty of the Roman people by refusing to allow him to distribute the money Caesar had left for each citizen in his will. Octavian outsmarted Antony by selling off his own property in order to obtain the money to distribute to the people. What other supporter(s) did Octavian have on his side soon after his arrival to Rome? Mark all correct. - answerCaesar's veteran troops Octavian also had the support of Caesar's veteran troops on his side. They had been loyal to Caesar (remember how richly Caesar had rewarded his troops after the Gallic Wars) and now they were loyal to his heir. The lack of military support was a serious problem for any aspirations Antony had of seizing control of Rome. Why did Antony leave Rome for Cisalpine Gaul? - answerto take up the position of governor of Cisalpine Gaul Antony was going to take over as governor of Cisalpine Gaul. Actually, he had received as his assignment the province of Macedonia. He preferred Gaul for his proximity to Rome, and arranged to exchange his command. However, another man had already been assigned as governor of Cisalpine Gaul: Decimus Brutus, one of the Liberators. True or False: Cicero was a staunch supporter of Antony. - answerFalse Cicero was NOT a fan of Antony. Cicero had feared Caesar's growing power as dictator as well as his disrespect for the Republic. As a strong supporter of Republican traditions, Cicero viewed EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 26, 2024 9:30 AM Caesar's assassination as a way to return to the Republic. However, once Antony took the helm, Cicero found Antony's growing power worrisome and, in fact, he left the city for his country villa. Why did Antony besiege the city of Mutina? - answerthe governor of Cisalpine Gaul refused to leave his post Decimus Brutus, originally assigned as governor of Cisalpine Gaul, refused to leave his post and held onto the city of Mutina. Antony responded by laying siege to the city. Who fought against Antony's forces at Mutina? Mark all correct. - answerOctavian, Hirtius, Pansa The two consuls, Pansa and Hirtius, as well as Octavian were summoned by Decimus Brutus to help him fight against Antony's siege. For his part, Octavian saw this as an opportunity to legitimately use his father's veterans against Antony. Cicero, who hated Antony by now, was happy to secure Octavian this command from the senate. Who persuaded the Roman Senate to give Octavian imperium (and command of Roman troops) against Marc Antony? - answerCicero Cicero persuaded the Senate to give Octavian command against Antony. Cicero was no fan of Antony's, fearing that he would seek one man rule as Caesar had. However, he grossly misunderestimated Octavian. Cicero survived being on the wrong side of the civil war between Caesar and Pompey (Caesar granted him clementia), but he was added to the proscription list by Antony, whom he had offended in the series of speeches called the Philippics. Which of the following was NOT a result of Mutina? - answerOctavian was captured and held for ransom Both consuls, Hirtius and Pansa, were sent to Mutina to relieve the city and fight against Antony. Octavian, having been granted imperium by the Senate on Cicero's urging, accompanied them. Although both consuls were killed in the fighting, Antony was defeated and fled. Octavian was left with control of 8 Roman legions. After his defeat at Mutina, Antony joined forces with ___, Caesar's former master of the horses. - answerLepidus EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 26, 2024 9:30 AM Antony fled Mutina and joined up with Caesar's former magister equitum, Lepidus. This was a somewhat unexpected alliance, but important because Lepidus controlled a large number of legions. Why did Antony join forces with Lepidus after Mutina? - answerto gain access to Lepidus's legions Antony understood that any future military conflict against Octavian and Caesar's veterans would require substantial legions. As Magister Equitum, Lepidus had control of a large number of legions. How did Octavian demand the consulship? - answerhe marched on Rome with his legions Octavian used the legions that were now under his command to do something that other charismatic generals had done in the past: he marched on Rome. Since both consuls had died at Mutina, Octavian was demanding to fill one of those positions; of course, he was still much too young and did not meet the other requirements for the office. What resolution did Octavian immediately pass as consul? - answerto condemn Brutus and Cassius as enemies of the state Octavian was granted the consulship by a reluctant senate. His first priority was to condemn the assassins of Caesar, Brutus and Cassius, as enemies of the state. Remember that, in the immediate aftermath, neither the senate nor Antony had done this. When were Brutus and Cassius declared enemies of the state? - answersoon after Octavian became consul Once Octavian was consul, he had the senate declare the assassins hostes, or enemies of the state. Many senators were not comfortable with this. Mark all the members of the 2nd Triumvirate. - answerLepidus, Antony, Octavian The Second Triumvirate was composed of Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus. They reconciled and formed an alliance after Octavian became consul. Which of the following was NOT a legal power held by members of the 2nd Triumvirate? - answerall of these were legal powers of the 2nd Triumvirate (ability to make laws independent of the senate and Roman people, ability to render legal judgments that could not be appealed, ability to nominate candidates t