lesson 8.4 “the early empire” the emperor augustus
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Name 3 things Augustus did to create a strong and safe empire.
1. He created a permanent army2. He took over more land3. He imported grain to feed the poor 4. He improved the government5. He reformed the legal system
How was Augustus a “hands on” ruler in Rome?
He traveled to the provinces to check up on the governors, the people he put in charge
to rule the provinces.
How did Augustus reform the Roman tax system?
Before tax collectors paid the gov’t for the right to collect the taxes (and
they kept some for themselves.) Under Augustus tax collectors were
government workers.
What were the names of the four family members
who ruled Rome after Augustus’ death?
Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero
Name one major accomplishment of Tiberius.
1. He was a great military leader2. He regulated business to prevent fraud3. He kept Rome’s economy stable
Name one major accomplishment of Caligula.
1. He abolished sales tax2. He allowed exiled people to return to Rome3. He increased the court’s power
Name one major accomplishment of Claudius.
1. He built a new harbor2. He built a new aqueduct3. He conquered most of Britain
Name one major accomplishment of Nero.
1. He built many new buildings2. He gave slaves some rights3. He helped cities suffering from disasters
What 2 disasters struck Rome during Titus’ reign?
1. Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying Pompeii2. A fire greatly damaged Rome
What does the abbreviation A.D. stand for?
Anno Domino, which translated from Latin means “in the year of
our Lord.”
What term is often is used to describe the Roman rulers NervaNerva, TrajanTrajan, HadrianHadrian,
AntoninusAntoninus, PiusPius and Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius?
The “good emperors”
What was Trajan’s main achievement to help “ordinary” people?
He gave money to help poor parents raise and educate their children
Why did Hadrian remove many Roman troops from
Mesopotamia?
He thought the Roman Empire was getting too large to
manage.
In what ways was Roman culture spread to
neighboring lands?
Soldiers and the leaders took customs and traditions with them
when they moved to the conquered lands.
Why were Puteoli and Ostia important cities in
Rome?
They were both port cities where people came to trade and buy
items
Why was a good transportation network
important to the success of the Roman empire?
Traders needed good safe roads to travel on and the Roman navy helped keep the seas safe from
pirates.