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CLST 2102 EXAM 3 Questions and Correct
Answers
Before his adoption, how was Octavian related to Julius Caesar?
Ans: Adopted by granduncle [on mother's side] Julius Caesar in
his will, 44 B.C.
•Gaius Octavius Thurinus becomes C. Julius Caesar
Octavianus(Octavian)
What is the Res Gestae? Ans: It was a funerary inscription written
by Augustus, posted outside the mausoleum, revised many times
over his lifetime.
What practice of Sulla did the triumvirs revive to address problems
of finance and control? Ans: Proscriptions; killing political
enemies for money.
What problems did Octavian face in Italy? Ans: Antony driven off
but both consuls killed;
Octavian takes control of their troops in addition to his own!
•Eight legions, then eleven when three more go over to him at
Rome.
•Senate refuses promised rewards.
He marches on Rome to become consul.
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Rivals Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus make a deal
What reputation did Octavian develop in dealing with his enemies
during his early years? Ans: He was aggressive and merciless
How did Antony lose favor in Rome during the 30s? Ans: Gives
away Roman territory to Cleopatra; mistreats Octavia (his wife and
Octavian's sister) who was a "perfect" Roman woman
How did Octavian gain favor? Ans: Finished buildings begun by
father: pietas and public works!
Married Livia of the Claudian gens in January of 38 to shore up
aristocratic support.
•His own equestrian background appeals to the equestrian
constituency.
•Carried out public works projects to improve the city and provide
jobs!
•Restored temples and cults while promoting old-time values.
•Octavian identifies his cause with that of Rome and Italy!
What mythological identifications were made by Antony and
Octavian? Ans: Octavian identifies himself with masculine,
rational Apollo Light, harmony, reason, control—very WESTERN
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CLST 2102 EXAM 3 Questions and Correct
Answers
Before his adoption, how was Octavian related to Julius Caesar?
Ans: Adopted by granduncle [on mother's side] Julius Caesar in
his will, 44 B.C.
•Gaius Octavius Thurinus becomes C. Julius Caesar
Octavianus(Octavian)
What is the Res Gestae? Ans: It was a funerary inscription written
by Augustus, posted outside the mausoleum, revised many times
over his lifetime.
What practice of Sulla did the triumvirs revive to address problems
of finance and control? Ans: Proscriptions; killing political
enemies for money.
What problems did Octavian face in Italy? Ans: Antony driven off
but both consuls killed;
Octavian takes control of their troops in addition to his own!
•Eight legions, then eleven when three more go over to him at
Rome.
•Senate refuses promised rewards.
He marches on Rome to become consul.
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Rivals Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus make a deal
What reputation did Octavian develop in dealing with his enemies
during his early years? Ans: He was aggressive and merciless
How did Antony lose favor in Rome during the 30s? Ans: Gives
away Roman territory to Cleopatra; mistreats Octavia (his wife and
Octavian's sister) who was a "perfect" Roman woman
How did Octavian gain favor? Ans: Finished buildings begun by
father: pietas and public works!
Married Livia of the Claudian gens in January of 38 to shore up
aristocratic support.
•His own equestrian background appeals to the equestrian
constituency.
•Carried out public works projects to improve the city and provide
jobs!
•Restored temples and cults while promoting old-time values.
•Octavian identifies his cause with that of Rome and Italy!
What mythological identifications were made by Antony and
Octavian? Ans: Octavian identifies himself with masculine,
rational Apollo Light, harmony, reason, control—very WESTERN
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