Classical Civilisation: Augustus

What was the aftermath of Caesar's assassination?

Why was Rome in a weak position after Caesar's assassination?

What was the position of the republic after Caesar's death?

How did Antony manoeuvre himself to a supreme position after Caesar's death?

What were some of the main contents of Caesar's will?

During Caesar's assassination were was Octavius?

How did Octavius start to grow his support base?

After his arrival back in Italy what does Octavius do?

What was Octavius's next step?

What issues did Octavius face back in Rome after he had returned?

How did Octavius as well as borrowing gain money?

How did Octavius further bolster his position?

What quote from the Res Gestae resonates with this period?

What event magnified his popularity and gives him more legitimacy?

What were some factors which led to Antony fleeing to Cisalpine Gaul in 43BC?

Why when Octavius called a public meeting in Rome was it not meet well?

Why did the senate led by Cicero back Octavius against Antony? And how did they back him?

Why were these powers given to Octavius important?

How did the Battle of Mutina play out?

What did the Senate do after the battle?

Why was the situation in Rome unstable during this time?

What did Octavius do in July 43BC?

How was Octavius eventually elected for consul?

When was Octavius elected consul? And what did he do when he was elected?

Why was Octavian's position still unstable although he was now consul?

What attempts did Octavius make in order to improve his position?

What happened when Octavius, Antony and Lepidus met?

How did Octavian and Antony avenge Caesar's assassination?

What successes and failures did Octavian have in the battle of Philippi?

Following Philippi, how was the Roman Empire now controlled?

What was Octavian's position now?

How did these evicted inhabitants become an issue?

How did tensions with Consul Lucius rise?

How did tensions further escalate?

How did Octavian deal with Lucius further?

How did Octavian strengthen his position further?

How did Octavian's actions provoke Antony? And how did Octavian respond?

Why did the Triumvirate appear to be over? And how was it salvaged?

What were the terms of the Treaty of Brundisium?

How did the Treaty of Brundisium however make more issues for Octavian?

What were the terms of the treaty of Misenum?

How did the treaty of Misenum create a problem for Octavian?

How did Octavian's marriage to Livia cause scandal?

Did the treaty of Misenum last?

How did Octavian meet with Antony in order to get additional support?

What were the terms of the treaty of Tarentum?

What happened in the Battle of Naulochus?

What happened after the battle of Naulochus?

How did Octavian deal with Lepidus?

How did the aftermath lead to the beginnings of a ruling family for Octavian?

Where does Augustus reference his successes in this period?

How did relations with Antony worsen in 36BC?

How did Octavian after the defeat of Sextus political reinvent himself?

What position was Antony in?

Why was Caesarion being named as Caesar's heir an issue for Octavian?

How did Octavian respect Roman Tradition during this period?