Module 8 Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
Who was named as Caesar's heir in his will? - answer✔✔Octavian
In his will, Caesar made his grand-nephew, Gaius Octavius, his heir. He changed his name to
Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, better known to us as Octavian, after learning of this news. At
the time of Caesar's death, he was 19 years old and studying in Apollonia in Illyricum.
What previous contact did Caesar have with his adopted heir? - answer✔✔he accompanied
Caesar to Munda, in Spain
Octavian had joined Caesar in his campaigns against the Pompeians in Spain. Suetonius doesn't
even say that Octavian had fought well alongside Caesar; he just notes that Octavian went along
even though he was ill, and that act alone impressed his great uncle. (Octavian was often sick as
a child, which is noted by his biographers.)
To whom did Calpurnia, Caesar's wife, give Caesar's papers after Caesar's death? -
answer✔✔Marc Antony
As Plutarch relates (and Cicero's Philippics attest), Caesar's papers and cash were given to his
loyal lieutenant Marc Antony.
In your opinion, why might Julius Caesar have chosen a relatively unknown (and distant) relative
who was still very young as his heir instead of his much more experienced and loyal lieutenant
Marc Antony? - answer✔✔Your Answer:
One possible reason is that he wanted to keep the Roman government (it seemed to be becoming
an empire) under the control of his family, also he was impressed when Octavian was able to
fight his way through Spain to reach Caesar. Another reason is he may have thought Antony was
unfit for the position.
We don't really know the answer, but it is possible that Caesar assumed he would have plenty of
time to groom Octavian as his heir during the Parthian campaign. His choice of Octavian also
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,hints at Caesar's interests in reviving the sort of familial monarchy that we saw with the
Tarquins--something that the Romans pointedly rejected.
Who accompanied Octavian from Apollonia to Rome? - answer✔✔Agrippa
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was Octavian's friend, who was about the same age as he was. They
had been educated together and Caesar had sent Agrippa along with Octavian to study in
Apollonia, in Illyricum, while waiting to go on the campaign in Parthia. When Octavian returned
to Rome after finding out he had been Caesar's heir, Agrippa accompanied him.
How did Octavian override Antony's efforts to delay the ratification of Caesar's will (thereby
delaying the distribution of their legacy from Caesar to the Roman people)? - answer✔✔he sold
off his own property to obtain the funds
Antony tried to prevent Octavian from earning the loyalty of the Roman people by refusing to
allow him to distribute the money Caesar had left for each citizen in his will. Octavian
outsmarted Antony by selling off his own property in order to obtain the money to distribute to
the people.
What other supporter(s) did Octavian have on his side soon after his arrival to Rome? Mark all
correct. - answer✔✔Caesar's veteran troops
Octavian also had the support of Caesar's veteran troops on his side. They had been loyal to
Caesar (remember how richly Caesar had rewarded his troops after the Gallic Wars) and now
they were loyal to his heir. The lack of military support was a serious problem for any aspirations
Antony had of seizing control of Rome.
Why did Antony leave Rome for Cisalpine Gaul? - answer✔✔to take up the position of governor
of Cisalpine Gaul
Antony was going to take over as governor of Cisalpine Gaul. Actually, he had received as his
assignment the province of Macedonia. He preferred Gaul for his proximity to Rome, and
arranged to exchange his command. However, another man had already been assigned as
governor of Cisalpine Gaul: Decimus Brutus, one of the Liberators.
True or False: Cicero was a staunch supporter of Antony. - answer✔✔False
Cicero was NOT a fan of Antony. Cicero had feared Caesar's growing power as dictator as well
as his disrespect for the Republic. As a strong supporter of Republican traditions, Cicero viewed
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, Caesar's assassination as a way to return to the Republic. However, once Antony took the helm,
Cicero found Antony's growing power worrisome and, in fact, he left the city for his country
villa.
Why did Antony besiege the city of Mutina? - answer✔✔the governor of Cisalpine Gaul refused
to leave his post
Decimus Brutus, originally assigned as governor of Cisalpine Gaul, refused to leave his post and
held onto the city of Mutina. Antony responded by laying siege to the city.
Who fought against Antony's forces at Mutina? Mark all correct. - answer✔✔Octavian, Hirtius,
Pansa
The two consuls, Pansa and Hirtius, as well as Octavian were summoned by Decimus Brutus to
help him fight against Antony's siege. For his part, Octavian saw this as an opportunity to
legitimately use his father's veterans against Antony. Cicero, who hated Antony by now, was
happy to secure Octavian this command from the senate.
Who persuaded the Roman Senate to give Octavian imperium (and command of Roman troops)
against Marc Antony? - answer✔✔Cicero
Cicero persuaded the Senate to give Octavian command against Antony. Cicero was no fan of
Antony's, fearing that he would seek one man rule as Caesar had. However, he grossly
misunderestimated Octavian. Cicero survived being on the wrong side of the civil war between
Caesar and Pompey (Caesar granted him clementia), but he was added to the proscription list by
Antony, whom he had offended in the series of speeches called the Philippics.
Which of the following was NOT a result of Mutina? - answer✔✔Octavian was captured and
held for ransom
Both consuls, Hirtius and Pansa, were sent to Mutina to relieve the city and fight against Antony.
Octavian, having been granted imperium by the Senate on Cicero's urging, accompanied them.
Although both consuls were killed in the fighting, Antony was defeated and fled. Octavian was
left with control of 8 Roman legions.
After his defeat at Mutina, Antony joined forces with ___, Caesar's former master of the horses. -
answer✔✔Lepidus
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