Chapter 8 Lesson 1 The Age of Agustus

Chapter 8 Lesson 1 The Age of Agustus

Who ruled during Rome's Golden Age?

• Emperor Octavian became known as Agustus Caesar

• Rome wasn't a republic anymore, it was an empire

• Augustus Caesar's 41 year reign was called the "Golden Age of Rome"

• He wanted to bring back old customs of the republic

• He built new temples, theaters, public buildings, an aqueduct and roads

What kept Government officials honest?

• Lands outside of Italy were called provinces

• People in provinces paid taxes

• Officials in provinces were not honest, didn't give the money to Rome

• Caesar divided the provinces into two groups

• Officials watched each other which kept them honest.

Pax Romana

• Augustus brought peace to Rome

• The 200 period of peace was known as Pax Romana

• Provinces were allowed to trade with each other

• People had good government and the things that made life easier and more beautiful.

Multiple Choice

What was the reign of Augustus Caesar known as?

• Triumvirate

• "Golden Age of Rome"

• Time of the empire

Multiple Choice

How did Augustus Caesar change the city of Rome?

• He destroyed it

• He built temples, theaters, public buildings and roads.

• He made people poor

Multiple Choice

What was the period of peace that started during Augustus Caesar's reign?

• "Pax Romana"

• Dark days

• New empire