Quiz on the Roman Empire and the Age of Augustus

What period is known as the height of the Roman Empire?

• 27 BC - 193 AD

• 14 AD - 200 AD

• 200 AD - 300 AD

• 400 AD - 500 AD

Who established a unique political system that masked a monarchy behind republican titles?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Tiberius

• Nero

What was the title given to Octavian by the Senate?

• Dictator

• Princeps

• Emperor

• Consul

Which body did Augustus share provincial administration with?

• The Army

• The Governors

• The Senate

• The People

What was the primary focus of Augustus's foreign policy?

• Expansion of territory

• Military conquests

• Cultural integration

• Peace and stability

Which famous Roman poet wrote the 'Aeneid' during Augustus's reign?

• Horace

• Virgil

• Ovid

• Catullus

What was the main purpose of Augustus's reforms in agriculture?

• To increase military funding

• To restore traditional values

• To expand the empire

• To promote trade

What was the name of the military unit that served as Augustus's personal guard?

• Auxiliary

• Legion

• Praetorian Guard

• Centurion

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Roman culture during Augustus's time?

• Development of Latin literature

• Isolation from other cultures

• Emphasis on traditional values

• Promotion of Greek culture

What was the significant architectural achievement during Augustus's rule?

• The Colosseum

• The Pantheon

• The Great Wall

• The Parthenon