Augustus and the Roman Empire

Who was the first Emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Augustus

• Tiberius

What did Augustus do to the government of Rome?

• Destroyed it

• Ignored it

• Reformed it

• Expanded it

What did Augustus encourage during his reign?

• Science and technology

• Religion and traditional values

• Trade and commerce

• Art and literature

For how many years did Augustus rule as emperor?

• 30 years

• 45 years

• 50 years

• 60 years

What was one of Augustus' achievements regarding the Roman Empire's territory?

• He divided the empire into smaller regions

• He expanded the empire and stabilized frontiers

• He sold parts of the empire to other nations

• He focused solely on the city of Rome and neglected the frontiers

Who were the successors of Augustus?

• Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Cicero

• Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero

• Brutus, Cassius, Pompey

• Augustus Jr., Caesarion, Agrippa

How did the emperors after Augustus maintain their power?

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By reducing the size of the army

• Using their armies to hold power and eliminate political adversaries

• By promoting democratic principles

How long did the Pax Romana last?

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

• 400 years

Which emperor is credited with the start of the Pax Romana?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

What was the state of the Roman Empire at the end of the Pax Romana?

• It was expanding rapidly.

• It was in a state of civil war.

• It was stable and prosperous.

• It had collapsed entirely.