Chap 12 Sect 1.1-1.3

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Who was Gaius Octavian Augustus to Gaius Julius Caesar?

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The name Augustus means "_______." 

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How was Augustus smarter than Caesar?

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Augustus is considered the first _______ of Rome.

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Although often ill, Augustus lived to be _______. Shortly before he died, the month of August was named after him.

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Augustus’ reign began the _______ , or “Roman Peace”— _______  years of peace and prosperity enjoyed across the empire.

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How did Augustus help Rome find peace?

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Why do you think Augustus was careful to reward soldiers and reduce the size of the army?

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Do you think Augustus was a successful leader? Why or why not? (RACER)

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Under Augustus, the Roman army expanded the empire’s frontiers and cultural influence farther than ever before. Soldiers in forts on three continents (_, _, and ___) protected the empire’s frontiers from attacks by numerous enemies.

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The soldiers could be soaking in the rains of northern _______, sweltering in the deserts of southern _______, battered by Atlantic winds in western _______, or swimming in the waters of the _______.

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Why would Augustus support a local ruler instead of conquering it outright?

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How did the network of roads, bridges, and tunnels built by soldiers benefit Rome?

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Categorize the traded goods as Roman exports (what the Romans sold) or Roman imports (what the Romans bought).

crafts
spices
wool
gems
silk
silver
gold

Roman Export
Roman Import

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The introduction of a standard _______, or money, throughout the empire made it easier to conduct trade as well as collect taxes and pay soldiers. The empire made coins called _______ out of silver and _______  out of brass.

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Rome’s first great road was the _______  Way built in 312 B.C. It connected Rome with southern _______ .

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Who built the roads?

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This interior photo of the Pantheon shows the oculus—the opening in the center of the dome. What mood did Roman architects create using a tall dome with an opening at the top?

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Roman architecture was modeled on Greek architecture, but the use of arches, vaults, and domes created a distinctive Roman style. Match the style with its name.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
		arch
		vault
		dome

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Match the Roman architecture with its name.

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		aqueducts
		Appian Way
		Pantheon

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Who was Gaius Octavian Augustus to Gaius Julius Caesar?

How was Augustus smarter than Caesar?

How did Augustus help Rome find peace?

Why do you think Augustus was careful to reward soldiers and reduce the size of the army?

What was Gaius Julius Caesar's birth name?

What famous historical figure did Caesar have a romance with?

According to the lawyer in the video, what were the pros of Augustus's rule?

According to the prosecutor in the video, what were the cons of Augustus's rule?

Do you think Augustus was a successful leader? Why or why not? (RACER)

Under Augustus, the Roman army expanded the empire’s frontiers and cultural influence farther than ever before. Soldiers in forts on three continents (_, _, and ___) protected the empire’s frontiers from attacks by numerous enemies.

Why would Augustus support a local ruler instead of conquering it outright?

How did the network of roads, bridges, and tunnels built by soldiers benefit Rome?

Categorize the traded goods as Roman exports (what the Romans sold) or Roman imports (what the Romans bought).

Who built the roads?

This interior photo of the Pantheon shows the oculus—the opening in the center of the dome. What mood did Roman architects create using a tall dome with an opening at the top?

Roman architecture was modeled on Greek architecture, but the use of arches, vaults, and domes created a distinctive Roman style. Match the style with its name.

Match the Roman architecture with its name.

What did the aqueducts do?

Chap 12 Sect 1.1-1.3

Who was Gaius Octavian Augustus to Gaius Julius Caesar?

How was Augustus smarter than Caesar?

How did Augustus help Rome find peace?

Why do you think Augustus was careful to reward soldiers and reduce the size of the army?

What was Gaius Julius Caesar's birth name?

What famous historical figure did Caesar have a romance with?

According to the lawyer in the video, what were the pros of Augustus's rule?

According to the prosecutor in the video, what were the cons of Augustus's rule?

Do you think Augustus was a successful leader? Why or why not? (RACER)

Under Augustus, the Roman army expanded the empire’s frontiers and cultural influence farther than ever before. Soldiers in forts on three continents (___, ___, and ___) protected the empire’s frontiers from attacks by numerous enemies.

Why would Augustus support a local ruler instead of conquering it outright?

How did the network of roads, bridges, and tunnels built by soldiers benefit Rome?

Categorize the traded goods as Roman exports (what the Romans sold) or Roman imports (what the Romans bought).

Who built the roads?

This interior photo of the Pantheon shows the oculus—the opening in the center of the dome. What mood did Roman architects create using a tall dome with an opening at the top?

Roman architecture was modeled on Greek architecture, but the use of arches, vaults, and domes created a distinctive Roman style. Match the style with its name.

Match the Roman architecture with its name.

What did the aqueducts do?

Under Augustus, the Roman army expanded the empire’s frontiers and cultural influence farther than ever before. Soldiers in forts on three continents (_, _, and ___) protected the empire’s frontiers from attacks by numerous enemies.