Roman Empire- The First Emperor Flashcards
1
Q
How old was Augustus when Cesar died and where was he?
A
18 yrs old, studying in Greece
2
Q
Name one of the men in a good position to take over from Caesar.
A
Marc Antony
3
Q
In what year did Augustus return to Rome and join forces with Marc Anthony?
A
42 BC
4
Q
Why did they join forces
A
To defeat Brutus and Cassius is the murderers
5
Q
Where did they both rule?
A
Augustus took the west and Anthony ruled the east
6
Q
Who did Anthony soon fall in love with
A
Cleopatra the Queen of Egypt
7
Q
In what year did Augustus declare war against Anthony?
A
31BC
8
Q
How old was Augustus when he died?
A
76
9
Q
For how long did Augustus manage to hold onto power four?
A
 over forty years
