chapter 2.2 power struggle : spinning Actium

Question 1

what did Actium mark in terms of Octavian’s political career?

Answer 1

the end of his political struggles

Question 2

who were the main two poets that Octavian hired to write his poetry?

Answer 2

Horace, Propertius

Question 3

Roughly how many soldiers died at Actium?

Answer 3

7000 (mostly roman)

Question 4

shows him as aHow did Octavian use ‘A Toast to Actium’ to give himself a positive image?

Answer 4

shows him as a strong and capable leader - doesn’t name MA or C which reduces there glory - ends in celebration and festivities - golden age/triumph imagery

Question 5

How did Octavian use ‘Cleopatra’ to make the war seem justified?

Answer 5

shows Octavian as a strong and dominant leader whilst C is very frail and vulnerable -misogynistic views - Romes glory lives on

Question 6

how did Octavian use ‘women power’ to further justify the war?

Answer 6

it shows multiple versions of powerful women and how they can’t be trusted justifying the war ad C was feared as she was too powerful and bewitching with her beauty