Augustus and His Titles
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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

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