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When was Augustus born and when did he die?
63 BCE and 14 CE
How old were Antony and Octavian when they fought against one another at Actium?
52 and 31
What term was given to Octavian after Caesar's deification?
Divi Filius
When was Res Gestae divi Augusti published?
In the months following his death, 14 CE
In what year did Augustus boast to restore what number of temples?
28 BCE and 82 temples
Name three family members who worked as Legatus Legionis (or Legionary Generals) for Augustus (full Latin names).
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Tiberius Claudius Nero, Nero Claudius Drusus, Gaius Caesar, Lucius Caesar.
In what country/countries did the Battles of Philippi and Actium take place?
Greece
What position did Augustus gain in 12 BCE, and why did he not gain this earlier?
Pontifex Maximus. Because Lepidus was still alive and had sacrosanct status.
How did Octavian utilise Cicero?
Cicero hated Antony and delivered many speeches damning him (the Philippics), which Augustus used to generate further dislike for Antony.
In 2 BCE, Augustus commissioned the Temple of Mars Ultor (Mars the Avenger). What did the temple commemorate?
The Battle of Philippi
Name Augustus' five heirs (in order of selection and full Latin names) and their relationship to Augustus.
Marcus Claudius Marcellus - nephew and son-in-law, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa - son-in-law, Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar - grandsons and adoptive sons, Tiberius Claudius Nero - step-son, adoptive son and son-in-law.
How did Maecenas and Agrippa assist Octavian at Actium?
Maecenas funded the army and Agrippa commanded the navy.
What did Octavian bring to Rome in 36 BCE and how long did it supposedly last for?
Pax Romana (Roman Peace) and about 250 years.
How many Julias were of immediate importance to Augustus and what were their relationships to him? How do historians refer to them, in order to differentiate?
Three - his grandmother, daughter and granddaughter. Julia Major, Julia the Elder and Julia the Younger
In what Gallic city did Marcus Agrippa commission the Pont du Gard and the Maison Carree, while serving as pro-consul of the region?
Nemausus or Nimes
Provide THREE proven ways that Mark Antony disrespected the Romans (exclude Donations of Alexandria as this may not be factually accurate).
Dressed like a Greek, moved to Alexandria, celebrated a triumph in Alexandria without approval from the Senate and did not follow Roman naming conventions when he named his children with Cleopatra (Alexander Helios, Cleopatra Selene and Ptolemy Philadelphus).
Which TWO Romans did Octavian execute after their fathers' deaths, in order to eliminate any threat to his rule, though both were teenagers upon their deaths?
Caesarion and Marcus Antonius (Antony's eldest son and heir)
Provide the English translation and describe these THREE titles Augustus accepted during his rule: Princeps Senatus, Imperator, Divi Filius.
First Senator - led the Senate and had the first say. Given to a Commander (also becomes Emperor) - awarded by soldiers to show their approval of his leading the military. Son of a God - referenced Caesar's deification and his relationship with Caesar.
After Antony's death, his ex-wife Octavia raised his children along with her own. How many children was she now responsible for?
10 - 5 of her own (Claudia Marcella Major, Claudia Marcella Minor, Claudius Marcellus, Antonia Major, Antonius Minor) and 6 of Antony's (Antonia, Iullus Antonius, Alexander, Cleopatra, Ptolemy)
Which figures feature on the Ara Pacis Augustae alluding to Augustus' divine lineage?
Aeneas, Romulus, Remus and Mars
Provide THREE reasons why Tiberius did not like Augustus.
He had to divorce his first wife, Vipsania, to marry Julia, whom he did not like. He was banned from contact with Vipsania. After voluntarily withdrawing from Rome, his request to return was ignored. He was passed up for adoption by Gaius and Lucius Caesar. He was Augustus' last resort and knew it. He was compared regularly to his 'better' brother Drusus.
Which of Caesar's battles did Gaius Octavius attend and against whom was Caesar fighting against? A. Battle of Alesia, B. Battle of the Nile, C. Battle of Pharsalus or D. Battle of Munda
D. Battle of Munda, against Pompey's sons
What was Augustus' official name as Emperor of Rome?
Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus
Who said it? "Opposing them was Antony [...] followed, the shame of it! - by an Egyptian wife?"
Virgil
According to Res Gestae, Augustus never placed his name on any building. Who did he name instead (give THREE examples)?
Marcellus, Gaius Caesar, Lucius Caesar, Octavia, Julius Caesar