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).
silver
silk
wool
gems
crafts
gold
spices
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.
