Describe the series of events that followed Caesar’s death up to 27 B.C. - PowerPoint Presentation

Slide1

Describe the series of events that followed Caesar’s death up to 27 B.C.

Several Roman leaders struggled for controlStruggle led to Civil WarOctavian defeated enemies and became unchallenged ruler of Rome in 27 B.C.Slide2

What was the relationship between Octavian and Caesar?

Octavian was the great-nephew and adopted son of Julius CaesarWhat name did Octavian eventually take? What did it mean?

Octavian took the name Augustus

Augustus means “exalted one”, or person of great rank and authority.Slide3

What title did the first emperor of Rome prefer to be called? Why do you think he preferred this title?

The first emperor, Augustus, preferred the title “First Citizen”POSSIBLE INFERENCES:

He wanted to be loved by the people and perhaps the title of emperor was too imposing.

Augustus was a simple person who viewed himself as one of the Roman people.

Why do you believe Augustus restored certain aspects of the Roman republic?

POSSIBLE INFERENCES:

Augustus knew the republic form of government was successful and that it could help him rule Rome

Augustus wanted trust of high ranking Roman officials

Augustus was a person who believed in tradition and wanted to restore some of Rome’s traditionSlide4

Describe the childhood of Augustus.

Young Augustus was weak and sicklyHistorians agree that Augustus appealed to the common people of Rome. What evidence from the text on page 447 in the section titled, “History Makers,” can be used to support this claim?

Augustus tried to present himself as a simple person with simple tastes.

He lived in a small house

Slept in a bedroom no larger than a cell

Wore plain robes

Ate foods of the common peopleSlide5

Why do you think Augustus said the highest honor was to be called the father of the country?

POSSIBLE INFERENCES:Augustus puts an end to years of civil war, and is given credit for rebuilding RomeAugustus is a father figure to people of Rome

Augustus is the first emperor of Rome, and is the first leader of a new Roman era in history.

What responsibilities did Augustus’ civil service have?

Government employed officials

Collected taxes

Oversaw the postal system

Managed the grain supplySlide6

“I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.” ~AugustusWhat evidence from the text can you use to support this quote.

Augustus rebuilt and beautified RomeHe built grand temples, theaters, and monuments. He replaced old brick buildings with marble buildings. Slide7

What was the Pax

Romana? How long did it last? How large did the empire grow during this time?Pax Romana meant “Roman Peace”. It was a long period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire.

Lasted for 200 yearsThe empire grew to its largest size of 2 million square milesSlide8

What were the responsibilities of the Roman army under Augustus?

Greatest fighting force in the world300,000 men servedGuarded the empire’s frontiers

Built roads, bridges, tunnelsNavy patrolled the Mediterranean SeaSlide9

Why did the Roman Empire continue to do well long after Augustus’ death, even during times of bad rulers?

The government that was established by Augustus was very effective.What two main factors led to the success of Roman trade throughout the

Pax Romana?

Quality of Roman roads

Security provided by the Roman militarySlide10

Historians consider the denarius greatly important to the economy of the Roman Empire. What evidence from the text can be used to support that claim?

The economy was united under a single currencyCommon money made trade much easier throughout different parts of the empire

What negative effect did the expanding economy of the Roman Empire have on the social class?

The gap between the rich and the poor grew wider