WorksheetsAugustus Caesar and the Roman Empire Assessment
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 11mins
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Class
Date
1.
What was one way Augustus Caesar maintained elements of the republic while wielding power?
a)
He eliminated all aspects of republican government
b)
He preserved some republican institutions while holding ultimate authority
c)
He gave complete power to the Senate
d)
He abolished the position of consul
2.
Which natural defense strategy did Augustus Caesar implement?
a)
He built a series of underground tunnels
b)
He constructed walls around every city
c)
He relied on mountains and rivers as natural boundaries
d)
He created artificial islands for defense
3.
How did Augustus Caesar impact Rome's economy?
a)
He restricted all trade between provinces
b)
He eliminated markets within the empire
c)
He decreased commercial activity
d)
He promoted trade throughout the provinces
4.
What significant military reform did Augustus Caesar implement?
a)
He created a professional standing army
b)
He eliminated all military forces
c)
He relied solely on mercenaries
d)
He disbanded the Roman legions
5.
How did Augustus Caesar differ from Julius Caesar in terms of rule duration?
a)
He ruled for exactly the same time
b)
He ruled for a shorter period
c)
He never officially ruled Rome
d)
He ruled for a longer period (13 years vs 2)
6.
What administrative innovation did Augustus Caesar introduce?
a)
He eliminated all government positions
b)
He appointed governors to oversee provinces
c)
He let provinces govern themselves
d)
He gave complete control to local tribes
7.
Which economic reform was implemented under Augustus Caesar?
a)
He banned all forms of currency
b)
He maintained separate currencies for each province
c)
He established a common currency
d)
He returned to a barter system
8.
What was a similarity between Julius and Augustus Caesar?
a)
They both served exactly the same roles
b)
They both ruled fairly over their people
c)
They both died the same way
d)
They both banned the Senate
9.
How did Augustus Caesar handle political power?
a)
He shared equal power with all citizens
b)
He gave complete control to foreign rulers
c)
He maintained power over senators, consuls, and tribunes
d)
He abolished all political positions
10.
What system did Augustus Caesar establish that continues in modern governments?
a)
Tribal leadership
b)
Religious authority
c)
Military dictatorship
d)
Civil service employment
11.
Who was Rome’s first emperor?
a)
Augustus Caesar
b)
Justinian
c)
William the Conqueror
d)
Joan of Arc
12.
Octavian became known as _________ after he was appointed emperor of Rome.
a)
Octopus
b)
Juneipus
c)
Julyupus
d)
Augustus
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