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Question 1

Johnson on MA will

Answer 1

Reading of MA’s will played ‘a climactic role in Octavian’s organisation and direction of Italian sentiment against Antony and his Egyptian queen.’

Question 2

Nicholls on Mausoleum

Answer 2

Starting process of planning his legacy - to be a permanent immortal fixture
Dynastic tomb - signalling start of long dynasty

Question 3

Hayne on Lepidus

Answer 3

seems to credit Lepidus with the rise of Augustus – it was inevitable that MA and Aug’s relationship would break down and thus Lepidus’ defeat paved the way for this

Question 4

Butcher on Aug coinage

Answer 4

Octavian’s coinage changes as he needs to maintain complete control while upholding tradition

he needs to be seen as powerful by decree of the state so he creates coins in civilian togas or seated on a magistrate’s chair = performing civic roles