CLST 2102 EXAM 3 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Before his adoption, how was Octavian related to Julius Caesar? - Correct answer-
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? - Correct answer-It was a funerary inscription written by
Augustus, posted outside the mausoleum, revised many times over his lifetime.
What was the senate's plan for Octavian when he first appeared on the political
scene? - Correct answer-
What practice of Sulla did the triumvirs revive to address problems of finance and
control? - Correct answer-Proscriptions; killing political enemies for money.
In which battle were Caesar's assassins finally defeated, in which year was it
fought, and who were the leaders of the assassins' forces? - Correct answer-
What problems did Octavian face in Italy? - Correct answer-Antony driven off but
both consuls killed;
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, 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.
Rivals Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus make a deal
What reputation did Octavian develop in dealing with his enemies during his early
years? - Correct answer-He was aggressive and merciless
How did Antony lose favor in Rome during the 30s? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Finished buildings begun by
father: pietas and public works!
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Answers Graded A+
Before his adoption, how was Octavian related to Julius Caesar? - Correct answer-
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? - Correct answer-It was a funerary inscription written by
Augustus, posted outside the mausoleum, revised many times over his lifetime.
What was the senate's plan for Octavian when he first appeared on the political
scene? - Correct answer-
What practice of Sulla did the triumvirs revive to address problems of finance and
control? - Correct answer-Proscriptions; killing political enemies for money.
In which battle were Caesar's assassins finally defeated, in which year was it
fought, and who were the leaders of the assassins' forces? - Correct answer-
What problems did Octavian face in Italy? - Correct answer-Antony driven off but
both consuls killed;
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, 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.
Rivals Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus make a deal
What reputation did Octavian develop in dealing with his enemies during his early
years? - Correct answer-He was aggressive and merciless
How did Antony lose favor in Rome during the 30s? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Finished buildings begun by
father: pietas and public works!
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