Augustus

In what year was Octavian granted the name 'Augustus' by the Senate and the new political order known as the principate came into being?

• 44 BCE

• 31 BCE

• 27 BCE

• 14 CE

Who wrote biographies on Augustus?

• Julius Caesar

• Tacitus

• Suetonius

• Virgil

What is another name for the deeds of the divine Augustus?

• The Annals

• Imperium Maius

• Augustan Age

• Res Gestae

The key features of Augustan iconography include:

• dolphin and cupid

• eagle

• cornucopia

• all of the above

How was the poetry of Virgil, Ovid and Horace useful as a historical source?

• They highlight the dominant themes Augustus used to maintain power.

• They demonstrate Augustus' victories.

• The reflect the instability of the era.

• They highlight Augustus' personal achievements.

Why was the themes of restoration and tradition important to Augustus?

• He wanted to continue the work of his great uncle Julius Caesar.

• Reform was needed to return Rome to its former glory.

• He wanted to avenge Mark Antony.

• The Senate were no longer in control

Which contemporary writers of Augustus were influenced by the propaganda in circulation?

• Cicero and Plutarch

• Scullard and Zanker

• Appian and Tacitus

• Horace and Virgil

When did historian Seutonius live?

• 100 years after Augustus

• 50 years before Augustus

• during Augustus' life

• 50 years after Augustus

Who was Nicholas of Damascus?

• A Greek philosopher who lived at the same time as Octavian.

• A Roman philosopher who lived after Augustus died.

• A Roman poet

• A Roman senator who lived at the same time as Octavian

What was the role of Cleopatra in the period of 44-29 BCE?

• Cleopatra and Antony had a successful campaign against Parthia.

• She actively influenced Roman politics because of her relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

• She declared war against Rome.

• Cleopatra and Mark Antony defeated Rome at the Battle of Actium.