Depictions of Augustus in coins and art

How did Augustus use coins as a means of propaganda?

• He melted down coins from previous emperors

• He created coins to promote his successors

• e used coins to portray himself as a peaceful ruler

• He used coins to spread information about his achievements

How did Augustus use art and architecture to promote his political ideology?

• He built the Colosseum to honor Roman gods

• He commissioned portraits of his family members

• He decorated public baths with scenes of his victories

• He used monuments and statues to communicate his messages

What was Augustus' primary motivation for using images of Roman deities on his coinage and artworks?

• To display his artistic preferences

• To demonstrate his family lineage

• To claim his divine connection and protection

• To honor his great uncle Julius Caesar

What role did the Gemma Augustae play in promoting Augustus's political propaganda?

• It portrayed Augustus as a philosopher-king

• It depicted a scene from a tragic play

• It highlighted Augustus's expertise in architecture

• It emphasized Augustus's divine connection to the gods

How did public works of art function as political propaganda during Augustus's reign?

• They promoted foreign cultures

• They showcased his private art collection

• They advertised his accomplishments and ideologies

• They demonstrated his military strategies

How did the visual representation of Augustus on coins contribute to his portrayal as a leader of stability?

• By showing him in extravagant clothing and jewelry

• By highlighting his extravagant banquets and feasts

• By depicting him as a soldier in the battlefield

• By presenting him as a dignified and authoritative figure

What impact did Augustus's use of propaganda through coins and art have on the Roman Empire?

• It led to internal conflicts and civil wars

• It contributed to economic instability

• It reinforced the idea of his divine authority and the Pax Romana

• It prompted the Roman Senate to reject his leadership

The Via Labicana Augustus sculpture portrays Augustus as:

• A warrior king

• A philosopher

• The Pontifex Maximus

• A military general

What role did Augustus take on after the death of his predecessor Lepidus?

• Military commander

• Chief architect

• Pontifex Maximus

• Senate consul

How does the veiled head of Augustus in the Via Labicana Augustus sculpture contribute to his self-representation?

• It suggests his role as a philosopher-king

• It indicates his preference for anonymity

• It highlights his connection to foreign cultures

• It emphasizes his religious authority