After Julius Caesar Died
Did the people of Rome get along after Julius Caesar died?
No, the people were fighting and the Senate feared another Civil War.
Julius Caesar
Was Octavian popular with the people like Caesar?
Yes. He threw big parties like Caesar and invited all of Rome.
What title did the Senate give to Octavian instead of King?
First Citizen
How long did the party last to honor Julius Caesar?
10 days
Did the Senate want another King to rule after Julius Caesar died?
No.
They recognized that Octavian was popular with the people and that someone else might be an even worse option so they did ask him to be King.
How old was Octavian when Julius Caesar died?
19
Did Octavian help Rome to grow like Caesar or become smaller?
Octavian helped Rome become bigger and richer.
What does First Citizen mean in Latin?
First Citizen translates to princeps which is where we get the English word prince.
Did they decide to honor Augustus Caesar by naming a day after him?
No. They named the month of August after him.
What was Rome like without a leader?
Rome was at risk of being seen as weak. There was arguing among the people. Rome could have been attacked by another country.
What did Octavian inherit from Julius Caesar after his death?
All of Caesar's money and he was designated the next leader of Rome.
Did Octavian want to be a King like Caesar?
No. Octavian wanted to be a consul and give the power back to the people.
Instead of king or consul, what was Octavian's role?
First Emperor
What did Augustus want the Senate to do in order to honor Julius Caesar?
Name a month after him as well. July is named for Julius.
What new laws did Augustus Caesar put into place?
He established laws of how to live a moral life, encouraging Roman citizens to make better choices.
Did the people who planned Caesar's death end up getting away without consequences?
No. Octavian formed an alliance with the Second Triumvirate to defeat them.
What did Octavian do with his money?
Gave it to the poor people of Rome.
Did Octavian get to keep his name?
Was Augustus Caesar the last person to have the name Caesar?
No. The title Caesar was given to many leaders after Augustus continuing the legacy of this powerful leader.
Was Rome still a republic after the leadership of Julius Caesar?
No. This marked the change from a Roman republic to a Roman empire.
What did Augustus Caesar have control over as the First Emperor?
Everything. He controlled the government, religion, and the armies.
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What is the meaning behind Augustus' new name?
Augustus means "blessed" or "majestic".
What was the highest title that the Romans gave to Julius Caesar?
After his death, the Roman people declared he was a God.