chapter 2.2 power struggle : Antony mismanages his public image Flashcards
1
Q
what was distracting Mark Antony from his duties in Rome?
A
his love affair with Cleopatra
2
Q
why was MA affair so outrageous to an average Roman?
A
because Cleopatra had potentially more powerful than him
3
Q
who were MA two children?
A
Alexander Helios, Cleopatra Selene
4
Q
What was the danger of the two children to the empire?
A
they could come to rule and bring Egypts power to the empire
5
Q
who had Cleopatra had an affair with before?
A
Julius Caesar
6
Q
what did Mark Antony do in 36BCE?
A
he moved to Alexandria permanently
7
Q
How did Octavian use this to benefit his political career?
A
He claimed MA was bewitched by Cleopatra and was no longer faithful to Rome
