chapter 2.2 power struggle : Octavian seals Antony's fate

Question 1

What was Octavian first step to sealing MA’s fate?

Answer 1

he seized MA will from the temple of Vest and read it to the Senate

Question 2

why was this seen as bad for MA?

Answer 2

Because in his will he stated he was to be buried in Alexandria with Cleopatra and ultimately betray Rome

Question 3

what had Octavian began to do in 32BCE which showed him to be the opposite of MA?

Answer 3

He began to build his Mausoleum

Question 4

Octavian didn’t blame MA for what he wrote on his will but who?

Answer 4

Cleopatra

Question 5

Octavian then declared war on Egypt and this wasn’t perceived as a civil war why was this important to Octavian’s Image?

Answer 5

It may have upset some people and reminded them of there rule under Julius Caesar which is bad as JC was ultimately assassinated.

Question 6

what is a Mausoleum?

Answer 6

A building built to house at least one tomb.