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Who were the members of the Second Triumvirate in Rome?

  • Sextus Pompeius, Lepidus, and Augustus
  • Cicero, Brutus, and Cassius
  • Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
  • Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus (correct)

    • What event caused Octavian to defeat Sextus Pompeius in Sicily?

  • Lepidus stripping Octavian of his titles
  • Food shortages due to a blockade on the coast of Italy (correct)
  • Antony's failed invasion of Parthia
  • Sextus' attempt to claim Sicily in a power grab

    • Why did Octavian have Lepidus stripped of his titles and exiled?

  • Lepidus sought to become the sole ruler of Rome
  • Lepidus joined forces with Antony against Octavian
  • Lepidus conspired with Cleopatra against Octavian
  • Lepidus tried to claim Sicily amidst Octavian's victory over Sextus Pompeius (correct)

    • What event provoked Octavian to wage war against Antony in 31 BCE?

    <p>Antony's will that angered Octavian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Octavian defeat Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium?

    <p>31 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After returning to Rome in 29 BCE, what positions did Octavian and Agrippa hold?

    <p>Consuls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Augustus rule over Rome?

    <p>27 BCE to 14 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Augustus die in 14 CE?

    <p>His chronic illness worsened and he died peacefully in his sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Pax Romana" began during the reign of Augustus. What does "Pax Romana" refer to?

    <p>&quot;Roman Peace&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the downfall of the Second Triumvirate?

    <p>Petty jealousies and ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Octavian defeat Sextus Pompeius in Sicily in 36 BCE?

    <p>To end a blockade causing food shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Antony play in Octavian's decision to wage war in 31 BCE?

    <p>His will provoked Octavian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded Augustus as Emperor in 14 CE?

    <p>Tiberius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the beginning of Pax Romana during Augustus' reign?

    <p>Octavian's adoption of the title Augustus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Augustus die in 14 CE?

    <p>Natural causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people did ancient historians speculate conspired to have Augustus killed?

    <p>Livia and her son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to Tiberius' self-imposed exile towards the end of his life?

    <p>'Scandals, murders, and tyranny'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Pax Romana' ended when violence reached its peak. Which emperor's reign marked this period?

    <p>'Augustus'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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