CLEOPATRA- CLEOPATRA'S RELATIONSHIP WITH MARK ANTONY (3) Flashcards
What did Octavian take from Antony
The soldiers of Caesar, the Senate
Where was each of the triumvirate assigned
Lepidus received Africa, Antony Eastern provinces and Octavian the West
Where did Antony spend the winter of 42 BC
Athens
Where did Antony go in spring 41 BC
Ephesus
Who did Cleopatra dress as when visiting Tarsus
Aphrodite
How did Cleopatra obtain sole rule over Egypt using Antony?
She told him to kill Arsinoe
Where did Antony spend the winter of 41-40 BC
Alexandria with Cleopatra
What were the terms of the treaty of Tarentum?
Extend the power of the consuls for another 5 years
Antony’s son was to be married to Octavian’s daughter
Antony was to receive a number of soldiers for his Parthian campaign
Octavian would receive 120 ships from Antony to help him defeat Sextus
What were the names of Antony’s and Cleopatra’s children?
Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene II
Why was Antony’s and Cleopatra’s relationship significant for Rome?
Resources of Egypt- Antony could maintain a good supply of grain to Rome, which ensured the support of the Roman population
If Octavia was treated badly by his affair with Cleopatra, it could personally embarrass Octavian, which could create a trigger for war
Loss of land- Were Cleopatra to use the lands that were given to her by Antony to strengthen her own position, this may be done at the expense of Rome
Why was Antony’s and Cleopatra’s relationship significant for Egypt?
Dynastic security- the relationships with leading Romans provided the queen with security and support
Support to rule- Cleopatra could rule and focus on her own country without there being and threats from other nations (no-one dared step up against Rome)
No interference from Rome- The trust between the two leaders meant Egypt could operate without Roman interference
Expansion- The additional land given to Egypt by Antony in 37 BC extended Egypt’s reign
Where did Antony go in 36 BC
Parthia
How many men did Antony lose in the Parthian campaign
30000
Where did Antony go in winter 36 BC and where did he leave his army?
Syria, leaving the army in Armenia
How long had Antony been away from Octavia by 36 BC
1 year
