Battles that Changed the World: Actium

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1. The Battle of Actium took place during the Roman Civil War. The two sides were supporters of the 'top dogs' of the time and fought in the Gulf of Actium just off the coast of Greece. What is the date of the Battle of Actium? September 4, 31 BC September 1, 31 BC September 2, 31 BC September 3, 21 BC

2. The battle was between the 'big dogs' of the Roman Empire. They fought, each trying to become the new leader. Who were these two 'big dogs' that fought at Actium? Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar Octavian and Mark Antony Julius Caesar and Brutus Octavian and Julius Caesar

3. Mark Antony realized that Octavian's forces were superior. He tried to even the odds by getting help from a queen. Who was this queen who promised that her forces would even the sides? Cleopatra VII Cleopatra V Ramses I Ramses II

4. Octavian's fleet was by far more powerful than Antony. They were almost twice the size of Antony. The commander of Octavian's fleet boldly led his ships into the heart of Antony's fleet. Who was this naval commander? Devion Philipi Leonidas Agrippa

5. Unfortunately for Mark Antony, not only was he 'outshipped' and outmanned, but someis solders were already dead and many were also sick. This made matters even worse for Antony. What disease did his ship crew get? Typhoid Flu Malaria Stomach virus

6. Antony's ships were quinqueremes, a warship that was propelled by oars and was developed from the earlier trireme, that had massive rams as well as bronze plates and square cut timbers along the boat. What the main ship of Octavian's fleet? Quinqueremes Liburnians Galleons Dranotens

7. A general in Mark Antony's fleet defected before the battle, joining forces with Octavian. He took with him the plans Antony had created. Who was this traitor? Denium Benedict Arnold Delius Ephialtes

8. Mark Antony's fleet was destroyed by Octavian's fleet, which knew his battle plans. The Egyptian fleet watched the battle. Then the Egyptian ruler gave an order. What was it? To charge into the battle To run away To rescue Antony To kill Octavian

9. Though Mark Antony won the Battle of Alexandria later on, his forces deserted him. In one night he lost 19 infantry legions and 12,000 calvary. Mark Antony committed suicide rather than surrender to Octavian. The Egyptian leader tried to negotiate a surrender, but was unable to do so and also committed suicide. How? By hanging By jumping from a cliff By falling on a sword By a poisonous snake-bite

10. Octavian became the supreme ruler of Rome calling himself Augustus Caesar. His defeat of Mark Antony at Actium turned the entire war around - and the course of history. Octavian decreed a festival to celebrate his victory over Mark Antony at Actium. What is the name of this festival? Actium Actia Akta Gulf