The First Roman Prince
Who was Octavian’s Uncle?
Julius Caesar
How old was Octavian when Caesar died?
18 or 19
Octavian did want to be called king, What did they call him instead?
First Citizen
What do we call the time of peace and safety in the Roman Empire?
The Pax Romana
How did the people know that Jesus had been born?
Angels told them
How did Octavian make himself popular with the people of Rome?
He threw a big party with Caesar’s money
or
He gave presents and money to the poor families
How long did the party that Octavian threw last?
10 days
What does First Citizen mean in Latin?
Princeps
What is the other name for the land of Jesus?
Canaan
What is Jesus‘ most famous teaching called?
The Sermon on the Mount
Did Octavian ask to be king?
No, he said that he would quit
Did the Senate want to make Octavian a consul at first?
No, the thought that he was too young and too much like Caesar
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Octavian
According to the story from the Gospel of Luke, where was Jesus born?
In Bethlehem
Why did the Romans get worried about Jesus?
They thought that the Jews would obey Jesus instead of Augustus Caesar
What title did the Senate give Octavian?
First Citizen or Princeps
Who did Octavian want to be like? Caesar or Cincinnatus?
Cincinnatus
What was Octavian’s old name?
Octavian Caesar because he was Caesar‘s adopted son
What holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus?
Christmas
What does the Gospel of Luke say happened after Jesus was buried?
He rose from the dead
What was Octavian‘s new name?
Augustus Caesar
What did Cincinnatus do when the Romans asked him to be king?
He gave his power back to the Senate or
or
He went back to taking care of his grapes
What is Octavian‘s new name?
Augustus Caesar
What came running to see Jesus after he was born?
Shepherds
What are followers of Jesus called?
Christians