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CLST 2102 EXAM 3 Questions and Answers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Antony: Dionysus [Bacchus]; Hercules. Both related to intoxication, and
freedom
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CLST 2102 EXAM 3 Questions and Answers
(100% Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
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
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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
Guru01 - Stuvia
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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2
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
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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
Guru01 - Stuvia
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
Antony: Dionysus [Bacchus]; Hercules. Both related to intoxication, and
freedom
