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Who were the members of the Second Triumvirate in Rome?
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?
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?
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?
What event provoked Octavian to wage war against Antony in 31 BCE?
In what year did Octavian defeat Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium?
In what year did Octavian defeat Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium?
After returning to Rome in 29 BCE, what positions did Octavian and Agrippa hold?
After returning to Rome in 29 BCE, what positions did Octavian and Agrippa hold?
When did Augustus rule over Rome?
When did Augustus rule over Rome?
How did Augustus die in 14 CE?
How did Augustus die in 14 CE?
"Pax Romana" began during the reign of Augustus. What does "Pax Romana" refer to?
"Pax Romana" began during the reign of Augustus. What does "Pax Romana" refer to?
What caused the downfall of the Second Triumvirate?
What caused the downfall of the Second Triumvirate?
Why did Octavian defeat Sextus Pompeius in Sicily in 36 BCE?
Why did Octavian defeat Sextus Pompeius in Sicily in 36 BCE?
What role did Antony play in Octavian's decision to wage war in 31 BCE?
What role did Antony play in Octavian's decision to wage war in 31 BCE?
Who succeeded Augustus as Emperor in 14 CE?
Who succeeded Augustus as Emperor in 14 CE?
What event marked the beginning of Pax Romana during Augustus' reign?
What event marked the beginning of Pax Romana during Augustus' reign?
How did Augustus die in 14 CE?
How did Augustus die in 14 CE?
Which group of people did ancient historians speculate conspired to have Augustus killed?
Which group of people did ancient historians speculate conspired to have Augustus killed?
What led to Tiberius' self-imposed exile towards the end of his life?
What led to Tiberius' self-imposed exile towards the end of his life?
'Pax Romana' ended when violence reached its peak. Which emperor's reign marked this period?
'Pax Romana' ended when violence reached its peak. Which emperor's reign marked this period?
