Mark Antony. Why Is He so Awesome? Roman History. Great Leaders Series.
In this class, students will gain an understanding of Mark Antony, who is often seen as part of Julius Caesar's or Cleopatra's story, but had a fascinating life of success, failures, and adventure.
Sondra Rapoport
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Join me as we examine the life and character of Mark Antony- second to Julius Caesar, ruler of half of the Roman Empire, and famously paired with Cleopatra. What is his story? Let's get to know Mark Antony and role he played in changing the course of Western European history. 1. Family line, education, and entry to politics. 2. Military. When did he meet Caesar? How did he earn Caesar's trust? 3. Antony and the Roman people. Why was he so popular? How did he win the favor of the people? 4. Antony and Caesar in Gaul and Egypt 5. Politician and Public speaker. Antony vs Cicero. Antony at Caesar's funeral The Philippics 6. Antony and Octavian and the delicate politics after Caesar's assassination. Defeating Brutus in the public and then on the battlefield 7. Antony and Octavian. Issues, battles, reunion sealed by marriage with Octavia, sister of Octavian 8. Division of the Roman Empire and meeting Cleopatra 9. Ruling the East and Egypt with Cleopatra 10. Final Showdown with Octavian. One of the most misunderstood, yet popular figures in Ancient Roman History
Learning Goals
Students will increase their knowledge of the history and politics of this significant time period in Roman history. We will learn about Mark Antony and how his interactions with Julius Caesar, Cleopatra VII, and Augustus helped shape the western world.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No violence, a brief discussion of Mark Antony's death- but quickly and without detail.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I’m Sondra Rapoport, your friendly neighborhood Roman Historian. I taught with Harvard University's Dept. of Classics for 6 years as a Head Teaching Fellow. I taught classes on The Rome of Augustus and Roman Games and won awards for distinction in teaching each semester I taught with Harvard. I also taught History of Ancient Egypt at Tufts University and worked for years on the Giza Project. This project catalogues, translates, and researches the 150 years of archaeological discovery around the Great Pyramids. Now, I homeschool my son and I greatly enjoy adapting my knowledge and classes designed for university level to each of his grade levels. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-15 learners per class
