chapter 2.3 augustus' reign : adjusting his relationship with JC Flashcards
1
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how did having a close relationship with JC help Augustus at first ?
A
helped him gain the popularity and favour of the Plebeians`
2
Q
what had the senates thought of JC which led to his assassination ?
A
they saw him as a tyrannical and on the verge of being a king
3
Q
how did Augustus shift his relationship with JC ?
A
he moved his relationship from JC the man to JC the god
4
Q
How did shifting hi relationship help him to avoid controversy and become more successful ?
A
showed him to be respectful of his ancestors and there works whilst being pius
5
Q
when was JC made divine ?
A
42BCE
6
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what sources do we have to help us show Augustus shifting his relationship with JC ?
A
Divi Filius coin
Ovid - Metamorphoses
