Question 1

Which of the following was not one of Augustus' priorities in dealing with the longstanding problem of the Roman provinces?

Accepted Answer

Augustus focused on creating a stable and efficient administration and integrating provincials, rather than primarily suppressing revolts, which was not a major issue at the time he came to power.

Question 2

Which of the following was regarded as the national epic of Rome?

Accepted Answer

The 'Aeneid' was regarded as the national epic of Rome because it told the story of the founding of Rome and the Roman people.

Question 3

The title of "Augustus" means something like ______.

Accepted Answer

The title "Augustus" was given to Octavian and means "the one who is revered" or "venerable," signifying his elevated status.

Question 4

Which of the following poets wrote a hymn in honor of the Secular Games?

Accepted Answer

Horace wrote the "Carmen Saeculare," a hymn for the Secular Games commissioned by Emperor Augustus in 17 BC.

Question 5

Which of the following was not one of the ways that Augustus tried to instill in the provincials a sense of belonging to the Roman world?

Accepted Answer

Augustus did not create a security force of retired army veterans in every province as a means to instill a sense of belonging. Instead, he focused on infrastructure, standardized systems, and administrative measures to integrate the provinces into the Roman Empire.

Question 6

One of the most famous defeats in Roman history, and a source of great personal anguish for Augustus, was the ______.

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest was a significant defeat for the Romans, where three Roman legions were ambushed and destroyed by Germanic tribes in 9 AD. This loss was a source of great personal anguish for Augustus.

Question 7

Augustus sought to control who was selected for magistracies in Rome by the practices of ______ and ______.

Accepted Answer

Augustus used the practices of "nominatio" (nominating candidates) and "commendatio" (recommending candidates) to exert influence over the selection of magistrates in Rome.

Question 8

Which of the following was not one of the monuments constructed by Augustus in Rome?

Accepted Answer

The Temple of the Pater Patriae was not constructed by Augustus. The title "Pater Patriae" was given to Augustus, but there is no record of a temple by that name being built by him.

Question 9

At the core of the command structure of the standing Roman army, as professionalized by Augustus, was the ______.

Accepted Answer

The centurion was a key officer in the Roman army, responsible for commanding a century, which was a unit of around 80 soldiers. They played a crucial role in maintaining discipline and executing orders within the legion.

Question 10

Upon gaining sole power, Octavian needed to maintain control of the Roman armies and make sure that everything he did was legal in order to keep that power and avoid significant political opposition.

Accepted Answer

Octavian, later known as Augustus, sought to maintain control over the Roman armies and ensure his actions were legal to consolidate his power and prevent political opposition, ultimately establishing the Roman Empire.

Question 11

One of Augustus' primary methods for controlling the army was to never allow relatives, or even relatives by marriage, to serve as his generals.

Accepted Answer

Augustus often appointed relatives, such as his stepson Tiberius, to high military positions, using family ties to ensure loyalty and control over the army.

Question 12

Augustus' policy of aggressive military expansion was followed by almost all of his successors, and was the key to keeping the army out of political life at Rome.

Accepted Answer

Augustus' successors did not all follow a policy of aggressive military expansion. Instead, many focused on consolidating and securing the empire's borders. Additionally, keeping the army out of political life was more about Augustus' reforms and the establishment of a professional standing army than aggressive expansion.

Question 13

The form in which the Roman Empire was founded by Augustus in 27 BCE is typically called the "Imperiate."

Accepted Answer

The form of government established by Augustus in 27 BCE is typically called the "Principate," not the "Imperiate."

Question 14

Augustus had terrible luck when it came to finding and appointing his successor, as many of his choices died before him.

Accepted Answer

Augustus faced challenges in appointing a successor as several of his potential heirs, including Marcellus, Agrippa, and Gaius and Lucius Caesar, died before him.

Quiz 7: Augustus and the Invention of the Principate 44 Bce-14 CE