The Aeneid as Propaganda (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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During which period did Virgil compose the Aeneid?
During which period did Virgil compose the Aeneid?
70-19 BC
Who was Maecenas in relation to the Aeneid?
Who was Maecenas in relation to the Aeneid?
Augustus's advisor who patronised Virgil
What does the Roman concept of pietas encompass?
What does the Roman concept of pietas encompass?
Duty, loyalty & religious devotion
In Book 6, what does Anchises prophesy about Augustus?
In Book 6, what does Anchises prophesy about Augustus?
He'll set up the golden age again
In which book does Vulcan forge the magical shield for Aeneas?
In which book does Vulcan forge the magical shield for Aeneas?
Book 8
What historical event is depicted on Aeneas's shield?
What historical event is depicted on Aeneas's shield?
Battle of Actium
What does Pax Romana refer to in the context of Augustus?
What does Pax Romana refer to in the context of Augustus?
Peace & prosperity after civil wars
What does the character Dido symbolise?
What does the character Dido symbolise?
Cleopatra & Eastern excess
What does Turnus symbolise in the epic?
What does Turnus symbolise in the epic?
Futile resistance to Rome's expansion
What does Juno represent throughout the Aeneid?
What does Juno represent throughout the Aeneid?
Irrational resistance to fate
How does Book 12 end, creating ambiguity about propaganda?
How does Book 12 end, creating ambiguity about propaganda?
Aeneas kills Turnus in rage
What were the three key objectives of the Aeneid for Augustus?
What were the three key objectives of the Aeneid for Augustus?
Glorify past, justify expansion, legitimise