chapter 2.2 power struggle : Antony's fatal mistake Flashcards
1
Q
what did Antony do in 34BCE?
A
He launched a campaign into Armenia which he won
2
Q
What is a triumph?
A
Triumph is a parade which involved showing off all the spoils and slaves you have earned in the sweets of Rome.
3
Q
what did Antony do instead of celebrate triumph?
A
‘the donations of Alexandria’
4
Q
how did not celebrating triumph further ruin MA image in Rome?
A
by celebrating in Alexandria a lot of people saw it as him wanting to reduce Rome’s power and make Alexandria the centre of the empire
5
Q
Who was Antony dressed as?
A
Bacchus / Osiris
6
Q
who was Cleopatra dressed as?
A
Venus / Isis
7
Q
why was Cleopatra being titled ‘queen of kings’ bad to MA roman audience?
A
It scared the Roman people as they don’t want to return to a time of tyranny and fear under the rule of a monarch.
