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- 1. Multiple Choice
Augustus was born with which name?
Gaius Octavianus
Gaius Octavius
Octaviani filius
Augustus
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the title Augustus mean?
The First among Equals
The Revered One
The Chosen One
The Most Important One
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe major struggle for power after the death of Caesar was between Octavian and...AntonyCiceroCassiusAgrippa
- 4. Multiple ChoiceOctavian was all of the following to Caesar except...principal heiradopted songrandnephewbiological son
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following men was NOT a member of the Second Triumvirate?OctavianCiceroAntonyLepidus
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does Pax Romana mean?
Peaceful Romans
Roman Victory
Roman Peace
Victorious Romans
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was one reason that Augustus was successful in securing and maintaining power?
He proclaimed himself king
He didn't proclaim himself king
He declared himself dictator for life
He ensured that senate was populated with those who supported him
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the Res Gestae?
A very important primary source for the study of Augustus
A completely unreliable primary source about Augustus
The biography of Augustus
A catalogue of achievements by the emperor Augustus
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the First Settlement (27BC) what position did Augustus hold for 10 years in his large provinces?
Consul
Praetor
Proconsul
Propraetor
- 10. Multiple Choice
What other ways did Augustus maintain his control on power in the First Settlement (27 BC)?
He would be senior consul every year
He made sure the Senate was full of his clients and supporters
Augustus could manipulate elections by putting forward his favoured candidates
All of these
- 11. Multiple Choice
What did tribunician power (the 'power of a tribune') mean?
Augustus had the power to put proposals to the Plebeian Assembly and consult the Senate
Augustus became a member of the Senate
Augustus took the role of a Tribune of the Plebs
Augustus took control of the armies
- 12. Multiple Choice
What role did Augustus turn down in 22 BC?
Consul
Dictator
Proconsul
Triumvirate
- 13. Multiple Choice
What was the result of the Settlements for Augustus?
He could retire peacefully to the countryside
He could hand over power back to the two consuls
He had complete control of all aspects of the Roman government
He had the support of the ordinary people (the plebs)
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does the title 'Pater patriae' mean?
Father of the Country
Dad of land
Grandfather of Country
Father of the Senate
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why was Augustus able to use the title 'Divis Filius'?
Because revered that he was considered a god
He had godlike powers over Rome
Because Caesar had been deified and he Caesar's adopted son
He was worshipped by the Roman people
- 16. Multiple Choice
When were two Settlements of Augustus?
33BC - 25BC
27CE & 23CE
44BC & 31BC
27BC & 23BC
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is in this picture?
A shield that listed the virtues of Augustus
A dinner plate specifically made for Augustus
A shield proclaiming in ineptitude of Augustus
A sign displayed in the Roman senate
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the best definition of the title princeps?
Leader of senate
Father of country
Prince of Rome
First among equals
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