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A2 Classical Civilisation (AUGUSTUS) Quiz on Classical Civilisations A2 - Augustus and the Empire, created by zoe_99 on 09/02/2016.

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Classical Civilisations A2 - Augustus and the Empire

Question 1 of 13

1

Who made up the 2nd Triumvirate?

Select one of the following:

  • Octavian, Plancus, Antony

  • Octavian, Antony, Lepidus

  • Pompey, Octavian, Lepidus

  • Caesar, Crassus, Octavian

Explanation

Question 2 of 13

1

Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra at which battle?

Select one of the following:

  • Battle at Brundisium

  • Battle at Philippi

  • Battle at Actium

  • Battle at Mutina

Explanation

Question 3 of 13

1

Agrippa became which class of Roman citizen in 33BC?

Select one of the following:

  • Aedile

  • Quaestor

  • Plebeian

  • Patrician

  • Equestrian

Explanation

Question 4 of 13

1

Which highly significant building was dedicated in 9AD.

Select one of the following:

  • Thermae Agrippa

  • The Forum of Augustus

  • Temple of Mars Ultor

  • Theatre of Marcellus

  • Ara Pacis

Explanation

Question 5 of 13

1

Where did Augustus get most of his wealth from? Tick 3.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Proscriptions

  • Tax collection

  • Inheritance

  • Conquering Egypt

  • Stealing

  • Blackmailing

Explanation

Question 6 of 13

1

The Roma Panel on the Ara Pacis is a great example of which message?

Select one of the following:

  • Peace through war

  • Victory and Honour

  • Fertility and Prosperity

  • Triumph in battle

  • Augustus is mighty

Explanation

Question 7 of 13

1

Antony married Octavian's' sister, Octavia.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 13

1

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Augustus' 1st settlement was in ( 27, 30, 29, 42 )BC. His 2nd settlement was in ( 26, 23, 18, 9 )BC.

Explanation

Question 9 of 13

1

The Roma panel, on the Ara Pacis, shows Romulus and Remus with the she-wolf.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 13

1

The Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) were revived by Augustus in what year?

Select one of the following:

  • 20BC

  • 23BC

  • 17BC

  • 2AD

Explanation

Question 11 of 13

1

Who appears on the pediment of the Temple to Mars Ultor? Tick all correct answers.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Venus

  • Apollo

  • Mars

  • Personification of the River Tiber

  • Personification of the Aventine Hill

  • Fortuna

  • Remus

  • Romulus

  • Roma

  • Personification of the Palatine Hill

Explanation

Question 12 of 13

1

Livia and Augustus, who were married for over 50 years, had no children together.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 13

1

What is the main problem with using the Res Gestae as a source when writing about Augustus.

Select one of the following:

  • It is a biased view.

  • It has been translated badly from Latin to English.

  • It concerns only a very narrow time frame.

Explanation

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