Augustus

Augustus

11th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Augustus

Augustus

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History

11th - 12th Grade

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Created by

Wendy Carlsson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Octavian granted the name 'Augustus' by the Senate and the new political order known as the principate came into being?

44 BCE

31 BCE

27 BCE

14 CE

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote biographies on Augustus?

Julius Caesar

Tacitus

Suetonius

Virgil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for the deeds of the divine Augustus?

The Annals

Imperium Maius

Augustan Age

Res Gestae

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The key features of Augustan iconography include:

dolphin and cupid

eagle

cornucopia

all of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the poetry of Virgil, Ovid and Horace useful as a historical source?

They highlight the dominant themes Augustus used to maintain power.

They demonstrate Augustus' victories.

The reflect the instability of the era.

They highlight Augustus' personal achievements.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the themes of restoration and tradition important to Augustus?

He wanted to continue the work of his great uncle Julius Caesar.

Reform was needed to return Rome to its former glory.

He wanted to avenge Mark Antony.

The Senate were no longer in control

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which contemporary writers of Augustus were influenced by the propaganda in circulation?

Cicero and Plutarch

Scullard and Zanker

Appian and Tacitus

Horace and Virgil

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