Augustus’ Religious Policy

How did Roman Emperor Augustus contribute to religious reforms during his principate?

• He abolished the Roman pantheon and established a monotheistic religion.

• He promoted the worship of Egyptian gods over Roman deities.

• He revived and restored traditional Roman religious practices.

• He introduced a new system of religious hierarchy with himself as the supreme deity.

What theme did Augustus convey through his religious reforms?

• A focus on radical and innovative religious practices.

• Emphasis on foreign deities and cults.

• A sense of restoration and reverence for Roman traditions.

• A rejection of religious beliefs altogether.

How did Augustus' religious policy reflect his conservative inclination?

• He encouraged the worship of Eastern deities to modernize Roman religion.

• He disbanded all religious institutions and ceremonies.

• He promoted the adoption of Greek philosophical beliefs in Roman society.

• He aimed to preserve and strengthen traditional Roman values and institutions through religious revival.

What political acumen did Augustus display through his religious reforms?

*acumen: the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.

• He sought to alienate the Senate and the people through his religious policies.

• He focused solely on expanding the Roman Empire and ignored religious matters.

• He used religious reforms to align himself with the existing power structures and gain popular support.

• He attempted to establish a theocratic state under his sole rule.

How did Augustus solidify his position through his religious policy?

• By promoting anarchy and chaos within religious institutions.

• By ignoring religious matters entirely and focusing on military campaigns.

• By establishing himself as the ultimate religious authority and patron of Roman traditions.

• By disbanding all religious organizations and promoting atheism.

Augustus' religious reforms were aimed at:

• Creating a new religion from scratch.

• Eradicating all forms of religious worship.

• Reinventing the Roman calendar.

• Strengthening traditional Roman values and social cohesion.

Which of the following was NOT the most significant factor driving Augustus' religious reforms?

• Personal piety and genuine devoted belief in the Roman gods.

• A desire to unify the Roman people under a single religious doctrine.

• Political strategy to legitimize his rule and gain popular support.

Augustus' religious policy can be best described as:

• Radical and revolutionary.

• A complete rejection of religious practices.

• A calculated effort to revive and reinforce Roman religious traditions.

• An attempt to establish a theocratic empire.

Which of the following temples did Emperor Augustus build in Rome?

• Temple of Isis

• Temple of Dionysus

• Temple of Athena

• Temple of Mars Ultor

The Temple of Mars Ultor (Temple of Mars the Avenger) was built by Augustus to commemorate:

• His victory at the Battle of Actium.

• His conquest of Egypt.

• His diplomatic achievements in Gaul.

• His peaceful reign over Rome.