Key Words
A title adopted by Augustus - it means 'first citizen'
Princeps
Who worked as a librarian and secretary under Trajan and Hadrian?
Suetonius
What is the name of the chief priesthood, assumed by Augustus in 12 BC?
Pontifex Maximus
Finish the quote: "I found Rome built of bricks..."
"... but left it clothed in marble"
Who was Augustus' only biological child?
Julia the Elder
What is a triumph?
a public parade to celebrate military victory
Why did Velleius Paterculus write so positively about Augustus and Tiberius?
Aug/Tib were responsible for Paterculus' public career!
Who did Augustus and his family claim to be descended from?
What was Augustus' largest single building project, in the heart of Rome?
The Forum of Augustus
Who was Augustus' adopted son/step-son?
Tiberius
What is the 'cursus honorum'?
the course of offices - the path of magisterial offices followed by senators
When did Cassius Dio write his Roman History?
Early 3rd Century BC (c.211-233 BC)
How did Augustus allow people to worship him in Rome?
People would worship his numen (divine aspect) and his genius (spirit)
What major change did Augustus make to the senate?
Who was Augustus' second son-in-law?
Agrippa
annually elected magistrate, mainly responsible for the administration of justice
Praetor
Which of our authors was a Roman senator, concerned by the growing power of the emperor?
Tacitus
How many temples did Augustus claim to have restored in Res Gestae?
82
What new role did Augustus create to deal with the day to day administration of Rome?
Praefectus Urbi
Who is Drusus the Elder?
Tiberius' brother
Name the 3 key Roman values we have discussed this term.
Pietas, Moderatio, Clementia
Who fought against Octavian at the Battle of Philippi (he was later pardoned by the emperor!)
Horace
Why did Augustus tolerate the imperial cult in the eastern provinces?
In eastern provinces, it was a cultural tradition to worship rulers.
How AND why did Augustus divide the administration of Rome?
14 districts, each with a magistrate. Dividing responsibility, allowing for more effective governance.
Name all 5 of Julia the Elder's children.
Agrippa Postumus, Julia the Younger, Lucius Caesar, Gaius Caesar, Agrippina