CLST 2102 Exam 3 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is the Res Gestae? - Correct answer-"Things Done," Augustus' epitaph
What was the senate's policy towards Octavian when he first appeared on the
political scene? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Cassius
and Brutus were defeated in Two battles of Philippi in 42 BC,
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,What problems did Octavian face in Italy? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct
answer-Antony- Dionysus and Hercules
Octavian- Apollo
How did Octavian turn Antony's mythological association against him? - Correct
answer-• 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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Battle of Actium 31 BC
Lepidus - Correct answer-military commander under ceasar who eventually split
land in three between Octavian and Antony at second triumvirate.
Sextus Pompey - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-• Member of equestrian order
• Maecenas diplomat and political advisor
Agrippa - Correct answer-• Member of equestrian order
• Agrippa commander and administrator
On which official powers did Augustus rely to run the state? - Correct answer-held
proconsular imperium in addition to the consulship
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Answers Graded A+
What is the Res Gestae? - Correct answer-"Things Done," Augustus' epitaph
What was the senate's policy towards Octavian when he first appeared on the
political scene? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Cassius
and Brutus were defeated in Two battles of Philippi in 42 BC,
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,What problems did Octavian face in Italy? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct
answer-Antony- Dionysus and Hercules
Octavian- Apollo
How did Octavian turn Antony's mythological association against him? - Correct
answer-• 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? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-Battle of Actium 31 BC
Lepidus - Correct answer-military commander under ceasar who eventually split
land in three between Octavian and Antony at second triumvirate.
Sextus Pompey - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-• Member of equestrian order
• Maecenas diplomat and political advisor
Agrippa - Correct answer-• Member of equestrian order
• Agrippa commander and administrator
On which official powers did Augustus rely to run the state? - Correct answer-held
proconsular imperium in addition to the consulship
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