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What was the name of the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Sargon

• Qin Shi Huangdi

Select all of the following reforms instituted by Augustus Caesar. Select 3

• Created a permanent professional army and created a Praetorian Guard to protect the emperor

• Appointed his son pharaoh of Egypt

• Appointed proconsuls (governors) to oversee each of Rome's provinces

• Imported grain from Africa and distributed it to the poor

The rule of Caesar Augustus marked the beginning of a new era. Which statement correctly describes that new era?

• the empire decreased in power during the Pax Romana

• Pax Romana, discovered a new type of cheese called the Parmesana Romana, that changed Italian cooking

• Pax Romana, peace, and prosperity that lasted nearly 200 years

• The legal system became more harsh, demanded obedience or face strict punishments

How did the Roman Empire make money?

• By fighting wars; when the Romans took over anohter country, the people living there had to pay taxes to Rome

• They made a deal with Persia. They gave them land in return for gold

• They helped Cleopatra became pharaoh of Egypt. She then let Rome borrow money whenever they needd it

• Pax Romania means Roman Money

Why did taxation in the Roman Empire contribute to the social and economic stability of the Pax Romana?

• Taxes were used to pay for missionaries that spread the official religion

• Taxes were used to pay for building projects such as the aqueducts and sanitation system

• Taxes were used to pay tribute to rival empires, which reduced the need to maintain a large army

• Taxes were used to pay the costs of abolishing slavery, which increased the number of skilled workers

What was Augustus Caesar's original name?

• Sargon

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Octavian

• Julius

How did the government under the leadership of Caesar Augustus compare to the Roman Republic?

• The Roman Republic divided up the authority among many brances, wheras Caesar Augustus had complete authority

• Caesar Augustus divided up the authority among the brances, whereas the Roman Republic placed complete authority over one person

• Caesar Augustus ruled as Dictator for Life, but kept the brances balanced with equal authority to him

• The Roman Republic ruled eastern half of the empire and Caesar Augustus ruled the western half of the empire

Which map below shows the Roman Empire at the height of its political power?

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What does Pax Romana mean?

• Roman cheese

• Roman Peace

• Roman pizza

• Roman military

Select all of the following accomplishments of Augustus Caesar. Select 3

• Became the first emperor of Rome and created the Roman Empire

• Created religious reforms and monetary reforms led to expansion in trade

• Created massive building projects which created jobs, created safety by instituting police and fire fighting forces

• Created a trade route called the Silk Road