The Battle of Actium secured Julius Caesar's great-nephew Octavian as the sole "ruler" of the Roman Republic which created the platform for him to establish himself as the first Roman Imperator (Emperor). The battle also decided the fate of one of the most famous romantic couples in history - Antony and Cleopatra.
Click on the link below to watch this YouTube video and then complete the Q & A.
BATTLE OF ACTIUM
ROME’S GREATEST BATTLES: BATTLE OF ACTIUM
PART 1: (MINUTES 1-23.00)
Q & A
1. After the Battle of
Philippi what were Octavian’s responsibilities?
a.
b.
2. After the Battle of
Philippi what were Mark Antony’s responsibilities?
a.
b.
3. A meeting at what
Turkish city did Antony invite Cleopatra in 41 BC?
4. What was Cleopatra’s excuse
for not being able to help Antony and Octavian at the Battle of Philippi?
5. Where do Cleopatra and
Antony go after their meeting?
6. What was the size of
Antony’s fleet when he returned to Rome?
7. How did Octavian seal
the alliance with Antony?
8. How long did Antony
stay in Rome?
9. What issue in the West
did Octavian need to resolve?
10. What issue in the
East did Mark Antony need to resolve?
11. How did Mark Antony
help Octavian?
12. How did Octavian help
Mark Antony?
13. What did Mark Antony
do in 36 BC?
14. What were the names
of Cleopatra’s and Antony’s twin children?
a.
b.
15. Who was the admiral
in charge of Octavian’s navy?
16. What was the weapon
designed by this admiral and how was it used?
a.
b.
17. What were the losses
in the battle with Sextus Pompey?
18. What was the economic
impact of Octavian’s victory over the pirates?
19. What was a major factor in Antony’s defeat by
the Parthians?
20. What victory did
Antony win in 34 BC?
21. What were “The Donations
of Alexandria” and why did they anger Octavian?
a.
b.
22. What did Octavian
declare Cleopatra and Antony to be?
23. What did Octavian
persuade the Roman people to do?
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