Augustus and His Titles

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What title reflects Augustus's role as the highest military commander?

  • Pontifex Maximus
  • Princeps senatus
  • Tribunicia potestas
  • Imperator (correct)

Which title signifies Augustus as the 'Father of the Country'?

  • Divi filius
  • Princeps senatus
  • Imperator
  • Pater patriae (correct)

What was one of Augustus's main strategies to maintain the appearance of the Republic?

  • Concentrating power in the executive branch only
  • Disregarding traditional Roman institutions
  • Respecting and preserving traditional Roman institutions (correct)
  • Eliminating the senate entirely

What is the significance of the title 'Divi filius' for Augustus?

<p>It connects him to the divine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which power granted Augustus the ability to block decrees?

<p>Tribunicia potestas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Augustus held the consul position how many times?

<p>13 times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the term 'auctoritas' represent for Augustus?

<p>Influence and prestige (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key element of Augustus's strategy for legitimizing his authority?

<p>Creating a cult of personality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Commander-in-chief

The highest military command held by Augustus, making him the Supreme Commander of the Roman Army.

Imperium

A permanent title given to Augustus, solidifying his position as the permanent commander-in-chief.

Imperator

Augustus's title as military leader, reinforcing his role as the supreme commander.

Tribunicia potestas

Augustus's yearly authority that allowed him to wield the power of the plebeian tribunes.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Right of veto and personal inviolability

Augustus's power to block decrees and his immunity from arrest, mirroring the authority of the plebeian tribunes.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Princeps senatus

Augustus's role as the leader of the Senate, similar to a modern president.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Divi filius

Augustus's title that highlighted his connection to the divine, claiming his lineage from a god.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Pater patriae

Augustus's title signifying his role as the father of the Roman state, representing its unity and identity.

Signup and view all the flashcards

More Like This

Roman Leaders and Titles Quiz
10 questions
Augustus Caesar: Early Life and Reign
6 questions

Augustus Caesar: Early Life and Reign

SelfDeterminationLogarithm avatar
SelfDeterminationLogarithm
Il Titolo e il Potere di Augusto
5 questions
Augusto: Potere e Divinizzazione
5 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser