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CLST 2102 Exam 3 Questions and Correct
Answers
What is the Res Gestae? Ans: "Things Done," Augustus' epitaph
What was the senate's policy towards Octavian when he first
appeared on the political scene? Ans: they underestimated him
and did not pay him what was promised so he invaded Rome to
seize consulship
Legally how did the Second Triumvirate differ from
the First Triumvirate? Ans: It was an official, legally establish
institution who's overwhelming power in the Roman state was
given full legal sanction and whose imperium outranked that of all
other magistrates
What Sullan practice did the triumvirs use to address problems of
finance and control? Ans: Proscriptions for revenge and profit.
treason trials
In which battle were Caesar's assassins finally defeated, in which
year was it fought, and who were the leaders of the assassins'
forces? Ans: Cassius and Brutus were defeated in Two battles of
Philippi in 42 BC,
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What problems did Octavian face in Italy? Ans: Sextus Pompy was
disrupting grain shipments so he had to declared war on him.
Settlement of over 100,000 veterans, land confiscations, financial
demand on citizens, and disrupted grain shipments that caused
shortages and price spikes
How did Antony lose favor in Rome during the 30s? Ans: Parthian
Campaign a failure lost over a third of his army. Poor treatment of
dutiful Roman wife Octavia, sister of Octavian, and eventual
divorce
How did Octavian gain favor? Ans: Won military victories that
brought order to Italy. Ensured availability of cheap grain and a
reliable water supply for Rome. Carried out public works projects
to improve the city and provide jobs! Restored temples and cults
What mythological identifications were made by Antony and
Octavian? Ans: Antony- Dionysus and Hercules
Octavian- Apollo
How did Octavian turn Antony's mythological association against
him? Ans: • Depicted Cleopatra as foreign femme fatale out to
rule the world!
• Antony was her emasculated, drunken, besotted love-slave!
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According to Plutarch, what made Cleopatra attractive? Ans: Her
grace and Elegance. along with her voice and conversations. not
her looks.
In which battle did Octavian finally defeat Antony and Cleopatra,
and in which year was it fought? Ans: Battle of Actium 31 BC
Lepidus Ans: military commander under ceasar who eventually
split land in three between Octavian and Antony at second
triumvirate.
Sextus Pompey Ans: Roman general from the late republic who
was the last focus of opposition to the Second Triumvirate. He had
been disrupting grain shipments to Rome
Octavia Ans: Sister of Augustus and fourth wife of Antony. She
was respected and admired by contemporaries for her loyalty,
nobility, and humanity, and for maintaining traditional Roman
feminine virtues
Maecenas Ans: • Member of equestrian order
• Maecenas diplomat and political advisor
Agrippa Ans: • Member of equestrian order
• Agrippa commander and administrator
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CLST 2102 Exam 3 Questions and Correct
Answers
What is the Res Gestae? Ans: "Things Done," Augustus' epitaph
What was the senate's policy towards Octavian when he first
appeared on the political scene? Ans: they underestimated him
and did not pay him what was promised so he invaded Rome to
seize consulship
Legally how did the Second Triumvirate differ from
the First Triumvirate? Ans: It was an official, legally establish
institution who's overwhelming power in the Roman state was
given full legal sanction and whose imperium outranked that of all
other magistrates
What Sullan practice did the triumvirs use to address problems of
finance and control? Ans: Proscriptions for revenge and profit.
treason trials
In which battle were Caesar's assassins finally defeated, in which
year was it fought, and who were the leaders of the assassins'
forces? Ans: Cassius and Brutus were defeated in Two battles of
Philippi in 42 BC,
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What problems did Octavian face in Italy? Ans: Sextus Pompy was
disrupting grain shipments so he had to declared war on him.
Settlement of over 100,000 veterans, land confiscations, financial
demand on citizens, and disrupted grain shipments that caused
shortages and price spikes
How did Antony lose favor in Rome during the 30s? Ans: Parthian
Campaign a failure lost over a third of his army. Poor treatment of
dutiful Roman wife Octavia, sister of Octavian, and eventual
divorce
How did Octavian gain favor? Ans: Won military victories that
brought order to Italy. Ensured availability of cheap grain and a
reliable water supply for Rome. Carried out public works projects
to improve the city and provide jobs! Restored temples and cults
What mythological identifications were made by Antony and
Octavian? Ans: Antony- Dionysus and Hercules
Octavian- Apollo
How did Octavian turn Antony's mythological association against
him? Ans: • Depicted Cleopatra as foreign femme fatale out to
rule the world!
• Antony was her emasculated, drunken, besotted love-slave!
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According to Plutarch, what made Cleopatra attractive? Ans: Her
grace and Elegance. along with her voice and conversations. not
her looks.
In which battle did Octavian finally defeat Antony and Cleopatra,
and in which year was it fought? Ans: Battle of Actium 31 BC
Lepidus Ans: military commander under ceasar who eventually
split land in three between Octavian and Antony at second
triumvirate.
Sextus Pompey Ans: Roman general from the late republic who
was the last focus of opposition to the Second Triumvirate. He had
been disrupting grain shipments to Rome
Octavia Ans: Sister of Augustus and fourth wife of Antony. She
was respected and admired by contemporaries for her loyalty,
nobility, and humanity, and for maintaining traditional Roman
feminine virtues
Maecenas Ans: • Member of equestrian order
• Maecenas diplomat and political advisor
Agrippa Ans: • Member of equestrian order
• Agrippa commander and administrator
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