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Roessler Unit 1 Ch 7 Flashcards

1
Q

When is Caesar assassinated, famously saying “Etu tu, Brute?” when being stabbed by his fellow Senators?

A

March 15th, 44 BC / Ides of March, 44 BC

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2
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When is Octavius born? (Give the day, month, and year)

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September 23, 63 BC

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3
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Who was the great nephew of Julius Caesar, who Caesar later adopted in his will?

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Octavian

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4
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Give the full name of Octavian

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Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus

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5
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Octavius has his name changed to what upon being adopted by Julius Caesar?

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Octavian

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6
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Octavian delivered a funeral oration for who? This person was Julius Caesar’s sister.

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Julia Minor

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7
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When did Octavian deliver a funeral oration for Julia Minor?

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52 BC

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8
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Because Caesar adopts him as his own son in his will, who gets all of Caesar’s properties, titles, wealth, etc. when he died?

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Octavian

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9
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Give the full name of Mark Antony

A

Marcus Antonius

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10
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Who fought with Julius Caesar during his proconsulship in Gaul, being named Caesar’s “right-hand man?”

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Mark Antony

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11
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Although he had a reputation for being “unrefined,” who delivered Julius Caesar’s funeral oration?

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Mark Antony

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12
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Because he believed his own self to be Julius Caesar’s heir, who refused to give Caesar’s inheritance to Octavian?

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Mark Antony

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13
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What Law was passed in 44 BC?

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Lex Titia

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14
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The Lex Titia made what political alliance legal?

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The Second Triumverate

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15
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Name the members of the Second Triumverate?

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Octavian, Lepidus, Mark Antony

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16
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What Battle occurred in 31 BC?

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Battle of Actium

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17
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When was the Battle of Actium?

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31 BC

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18
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Name the first wife of Mark Antony, also known as the sister of Octavius?

A

Octavia

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19
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Name the second wife of Mark Antony?

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Cleopatra

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20
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By 27 BC, after defeating Mark Antony at Actium, Octavian is called this nickname by the Senate.

A

Augustus

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21
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What did “Augustus” mean?

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“Revered-One”

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22
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Who became proconsul everywhere, tribune for life, and censor for life by 27 BC?

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Augustus

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23
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According to Certamen, when does the Empire begin?

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27 BC

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24
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Augustus said this famous quote in regards to all the building projects Augustus oversaw / built.

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“I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.”

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25
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Give the years of the reign of Augustus?

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27 BC - 14 AD

26
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Who does Augustus choose to take over the empire after him?

A

Tiberius

27
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What was the relationship between Tiberius and Augustus?

A

Tiberius was the stepson of Augustus

28
Q

When does Tiberius rule Rome?

A

14-37 AD

29
Q

Who was the first Praetorian Prefect chosen by Tiberius?

A

Sejanus

30
Q

Who, as Praetorian Prefect, convinces Tiberius that everyone’s out to get him…but really he’s the one plotting Tiberius’ death?

A

Sejanus

31
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After Tiberius finds out of Sejanus’ plans, he executes him. Who does Tiberius replace Sejanus with?

A

Macro

32
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Who is thought to have possibly killed Tiberius by smothering him with a pillow?

A

Macro

33
Q

Who was the second Praetorian Prefect under Tiberius?

A

Macro

34
Q

From 26-37 AD, Tiberius settled on this island, far away from the action of Rome.

A

Islands of Capri

35
Q

When does Caligula rule?

A

37-41 AD

36
Q

Give two nicknames that Caligula was given?

A

“Little Boot” / “Gaius”

37
Q

Who was the son of Germanicus, 3rd Julio-Claudian emperor?

A

Caligula

38
Q

Who was the father of Caligula?

A

Germanicus

39
Q

Although at first, an illness made Caligula diabolical and erratic. In fact, he even made a fake invasion to what nation?

A

Britannia

40
Q

During his fake invasion of Britannia, what did Caligula have his soldiers do?

A

Collect seashells as mementos

41
Q

Name the horse that Caligula wanted to make consul?

A

Incitatus

42
Q

Who killed Caligula, his praetorian guard?

A

Cassius Chaeraea

43
Q

When does Claudius rule Rome?

A

41-54 AD

44
Q

Why was “Old Uncle Claudius” elevated by the Praetorian Guard to emperor?

A

He was lame/handicapped, and people thought that he was easy to control

45
Q

Despite what people thought, Claudius was a competent emperor. What province did he annex in 43 AD?

A

Britannia

46
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When did Claudius annex Britannia?

A

43 AD

47
Q

What Julio-Claudian emperor had 4 wives?

A

Claudius

48
Q

Name the niece of Claudius, his own 4th wive, who killed him.

A

Agrippina the Younger

49
Q

How does Agrippina the Younger kill Claudius?

A

By poisoning him with mushrooms

50
Q

Who was the son of Agrippina the Younger, the 5th emperor of Rome?

A

Nero

51
Q

When does Nero rule Rome?

A

54-68 AD

52
Q

What emperor killed his mother and pregnant wife?

A

Nero

53
Q

Who was Nero’s best friend, until he stole that friend’s love interest from him and she became Nero’s wife?

A

Otho

54
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Who “fiddled while Rome burned?”

A

Nero

55
Q

When was the Great Fire of Rome?

A

64 AD

56
Q

What did Nero build right on the spot where houses were blocking the way of its construction…that is, after those houses burned down?

A

Domus Aurea - “Golden House”

57
Q

When does Nero commit suicide after becoming an enemy of the State?

A

68 AD

58
Q

Who was the last of the Julio-Claudian emperors?

A

Nero

59
Q

When was the Year of the Four?

A

69 AD

60
Q

During this year, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian are all Emperors.

A

69 AD

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