Classics: Year 11 Term 1: Life of Augustus

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When was Augustus born and as what? (2)
Gaius Octavius Thurinus, 63BC
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How was Augustus related to Ceasar and how old was he when he was assassinated? (2)
Great nephew, 19
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Why did Augustus have to gather an army after being named as heir? (1)
To defeat Mark Anthony, who was trying to seize power
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What did he demand after victory and get after marching on Rome? (1)
Being made consul
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Who did Augustus make enemies of the state? (1)
Brutus and Cassius, Caesar's assassins
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With whom did Augustus ally to defeat Brutus and Cassius and what group did they form? (3)
Mark Anthony, Marcus Lepidus, Second Triumvirate
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When did they defeat Brutus and Cassius and what did the two do? (1)
43BC, Commit suicide
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How did Augustus dirty Mark Anthony's name? (2)
Revealing his marriage to Cleopatra, Revealing that he wanted to leave the eastern empire to their children
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Why could he not declare himself leader after winning Actium? (1)
To not anger the people by seizing power
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How did he avoid this? (2)
Handing the power back to the senate, Using propaganda
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When, why and by whom was he called Augustus? (3)
27BC, Religious name meaning 'esteemed/respected', By senate
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What were the goals of Augustus' architecture? (4)
Recreate Greek golden age, Promote Pax Romana, Ensure peace of gods (Pax Decorum), Promote himself/family
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Who did Augustus make enemies of the state? (1)

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