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What was the main purpose of the Second Triumvirate formed by Octavius, Mark Antony, and Lepidus?
What was the main purpose of the Second Triumvirate formed by Octavius, Mark Antony, and Lepidus?
Mark Antony was victorious over Octavius at the Battle of Actium.
Mark Antony was victorious over Octavius at the Battle of Actium.
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Who was proclaimed a god in 42 B.C.?
Who was proclaimed a god in 42 B.C.?
Julius Caesar
The First Punic War ended with Carthage ceding _____ to Rome.
The First Punic War ended with Carthage ceding _____ to Rome.
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Which of the following actions did Caesar Augustus NOT take?
Which of the following actions did Caesar Augustus NOT take?
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Match the following events with their corresponding outcomes:
Match the following events with their corresponding outcomes:
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Carthage was founded in 814 B.C. and became a dominant power in the Mediterranean.
Carthage was founded in 814 B.C. and became a dominant power in the Mediterranean.
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What title did Octavian (Caesar Augustus) adopt to signify his leadership?
What title did Octavian (Caesar Augustus) adopt to signify his leadership?
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Study Notes
Octavius vs. Mark Antony
- Octavius, Mark Antony, and Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate
- Their goal was to deal with Julius Caesar's assassins (Brutus and Cassius)
- The Battle of Philippi (42 BC) occurred
- Brutus and Cassius were defeated in the battle
- Julius Caesar was declared a god
- Mark Antony married Octavia to help cement their relationship
- Mark Antony's relationship with Cleopatra grew increasingly strained with Octavius
- Octavius joined with Cleopatra, declaring her son as the true heir
- Octavius defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium (31 BC)
- Mark Antony and Cleopatra killed themselves
Julius Caesar's Reign
- Caesar was not a military dictator; he disbands half of his troops
- He gave land to veterans with resources from Egypt and other nations
- Caesar returned to the Senate in 27 B.C.
- Caesar was made dictator for life
- Various reforms were enacted by Caesar
- The senate was worried about Caesar's kingship
- Caesar was assassinated on March 15th, 44 BC
- Popular sentiment was in favor of Caesar
- No punishment for the assassins
- Reforming the Dictatorship of Caesar
The Punic Wars
- Carthage was a Phoenician colony founded in 814 BC
- Carthage was a dominant naval and trade power in the Mediterranean region, controlling north Africa, Spain, Corsica, and Sardinia
- First Punic War (264-241 BC): Rome intervened in Messina (Sicily); Carthage ceded Sicily to Rome and gave up Sardinia and Corsica
- Second Punic War (218-201 BC): Carthage expanded to Spain and Hannibal crossed the River Ebro; Hannibal used military genius to defeat armies through the Alps; Hannibal was isolated in Southern Italy during the Battle of Cannae (216 BC), and the Battle of Zama (206 BC) where Hannibal was defeated by Scipio. Carthage surrendered their fleet, accrued huge debts, and needed Roman permission to wage war
- Carthage lost all territories outside North Africa, and the city of Carthage was eventually declared war.
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Dive into the pivotal events surrounding Octavius, Mark Antony, and Julius Caesar during the late Roman Republic. This quiz covers the formation of the Second Triumvirate, the battles, and the political reforms enacted by Julius Caesar. Test your knowledge of these significant historical figures and their legacy.
