The Roman Empire - I.L.

Multiple Choice

Why was Augustus significant in the transformation of the Roman Empire?

• He was the first emperor and initiated monumental building projects.

• He was a famous Roman general who conquered new territories.

• He was responsible for the fall of the Roman Republic.

• He was a philosopher who influenced Roman law.

Open Ended

How do monuments and statues, such as the one shown, help leaders like Augustus maintain their power and legacy in history?

Open Ended

Explain how Augustus’s reforms impacted the internal political and economic structures of Rome.

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason Augustus preferred the title 'princeps' instead of 'king' or 'emperor'?

• To maintain the appearance of limited power

• To show he was above all others

• To honor Julius Caesar

• To avoid being associated with the Senate

Multiple Choice

What was one purpose of placing the emperor’s portrait on Roman coins?

• To honor the gods

• To reinforce the emperor's connection to economic and political power

• To commemorate military victories

• To show the emperor’s artistic talent

Multiple Select

Which of the following were ways Augustus maintained control over the Roman Empire?

• Taking over military command as stand-in governor

• Maintaining the appearance of separate offices

• Allowing the Senate to choose all officials

• Using currency as a political tool

Open Ended

What does the statue in the image symbolize about the power and authority of Roman emperors?

Open Ended

How did Augustus and his successors use the imagery and language of the Roman Republic to justify their rule over the Roman Empire?