Augustus' Military Achievements Flashcards
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What is the Triple Triumph?
A celebration of victories in Dalmatia, Actium, and Alexandria, held by Octavian in 29 BC.
It portrayed Octavian’s supreme military authority and was marked by the creation of a triumphal triple arch.
What did the inscription on the Arch honor?
Imperator Caesar, son of the deified, consul five times, designated consul for a sixth time, imperator seven times.
It commemorated the preservation of the state.
How did Augustus commemorate his military success?
Through coinage and public celebrations.
Coins from 27 BC and 19/18 BC commemorated the capture of Egypt and the annexation of Armenia.
What is Pax Augusta?
The peace and stability brought by Augustus, viewed as a divine mandate.
Augustus claimed his birth marked a new age of peace, supported by the closing of the Temple of Janus Quirinus.
How many times did Augustus close the doors of the Temple of Janus Quirinus during his reign?
Three times.
Augustus claimed that before his birth, the doors had only been closed twice.
What was the purpose of the Ara Pacis Augustae?
To justify Augustus’ actions in the name of stability and order.
It was proposed by the senate on 4th July 13 BC.
What does Vellius Paterculus’ remark about the civil wars signify?
The healing of Rome after the conflicts, reflecting a weariness with war.
Vellius was pro-Augustan and his comment captures the attitude of the time.
True or False: Augustus received significant defeats in all his wars.
False.
He only faced two signal defeats in Germany under his lieutenants Lollius and Varus.
What does the phrase ‘the senate and the people of Rome [set this up]’ refer to?
The honor bestowed upon Augustus through the triumphal arch.
It highlights the connection between Augustus and the Roman state.
Fill in the blank: Augustus lessened the militaristic presentation during his reign to distance himself from his younger self, whose power was won at the point of a _______.
[sword]
What did the Aeneid suggest about Augustus?
That he had been predestined to rule.
This idea reinforces the divine approval of his leadership.
