Augustus Terms and definitions

What does the term "Ara Pacis" refer to?

• A naval battle

• An altar of peace

• A Roman law

• A type of Roman coin

What title was bestowed upon Octavian that translates to "revered one"?

• Imperator

• Pontifex Maximus

• Augustus

• Princeps

What was the Battle of Actium?

• A land battle in Gaul

• A naval engagement between Octavian and Mark Antony

• A peace treaty

• A Roman festival

Who were the Caesarians?

• Supporters of the Senate

• Followers of Cleopatra

• Those who sided with Caesar

• Roman priests

What does "divi filius" mean?

• Son of the Senate

• Son of the gods

• Son of the emperor

• Son of the people

What was the First Settlement?

• A peace treaty with Gaul

• A series of political arrangements giving Augustus power

• A military campaign

• A Roman festival

What does "imperium maius" translate to?

• Greater total command

• Lesser authority

• Equal power

• Limited jurisdiction

What was the purpose of the Lex Papia Poppaea?

• To expand the empire

• To encourage and strengthen marriage

• To reduce taxes

• To abolish slavery

Who was the "magister equitum"?

• The emperor

• The high priest

• The dictator's lieutenant

• A Roman senator

What is "mos maiorum"?

• A Roman festival

• A naval battle

• An unwritten code of Roman traditionalism

• A type of Roman architecture