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Marcus Antonius, or Mark Antony, grandson of Antonius the orator, and son of Antonius Creticus, seems to have been born about 83 B.C.E. While still a child, he lost his father, whose example, however, had he been spared, would have done little for the improvement of his character. Brought up under the influence of the disreputable Cornelius Lentulus Sura, whom his mother had married, Antony spent his youth in profligacy and extravagance.
For a time, Mark Antony cooperated with the reprobate Clodius in his political plans. This was done chiefly, it is supposed, through hostility to Cicero, who had caused Lentulus, Antony’s stepfather, to be put to death as one of the Catiline conspirators. But Antony soon withdrew from the connection, on account of a disagreement which, appropriately enough, arose in regard to his relations to his associate's wife, Flavia.
Not long after, in 58 B.C.E., Antony fled to Greece, to escape the importunity of his creditors. At length, after a short time spent in attendance on the philosophers at Athens, he found an occasion for displaying some of the better features of his character, in the wars that were being carried on by Gabinius against Aristobulus in Palestine, and in support of Ptolemy Auletes in Egypt. ...
This free printable ten-page workbook features a biography of the celebrated Roman general and statesman, Mark Antony, interspersed with questions. Designed for students in grades seven through twelve.
Answer Key:
- Who was Antony's stepfather? Cornelius Lentulus Sura
- Why was Antony hostile to Cicero? He had caused Lentulus, Antony's stepfather, to be put to death as one of the Catiline conspirators
- Why did Antony flee to Greece? c. To escape his creditors
- When did Antony join Julius Cæsar in Gaul? He was welcomed by the victorious general as a valuable assistant in his ambitious designs
- When did Antony serve as second in command at the battle of Pharsalia? 48 B.C.E.
- a depraved or wicked person L. reprobate
- antagonism or enmity D. disagreement
- art of using language well E. eloquence
- characterized as crucial or most important in ending a controversy C. decisive
- conquering and triumphant M. victorious
- dissent or unlikeness G. hostility
- eagerly desirous of reaching a goal A. ambitious
- lewdly and lasciviously unrestrained J. licentious
- persistence in making demands or requests H. importunity
- shameless extravagance K. profligacy
- the features and traits that form an individual's nature B. character
- to arouse curiosity by compelling or fascinating qualities I. intrigue
- unnecessary expenditure F. extravagance
- Why did the conspirators who assassinated Julius Cæsar keep Mark Antony away? Due to the sincerity of his adherence to Cæsar
- Why did Octavian and Antony fight one another for control of Rome? Antony was nearly Cæsar's de facto successor until Octavian, Cæsar's named (de jure) successor, returned from Illyria
- Antony won the support of both Cicero and the Roman Senate. b. False
- Name the three members of the Second Triumvirate. Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus
- The Second Triumvirate graciously pardoned Brutus and Cassius and others who had participated in the assassination. b. False
- Who seduced Antony? Cleopatra
- Antony married whom after the death of Fulvia? Octavia (Octavian's sister)
- Why do you suppose that Antony was so willing to dedicate himself to Cleopatra, even when his devotion caused him to fall from favor in Rome? Answers will vary
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