aim: how did augustus reform rome? -...
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Aim: How did Augustus Reform Rome?
DO NOW: Why did the assassination of Julius Caesar backfire?
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His birth name was Octavian, he was the adopted grandnephew of Julius Caesar and Caesar’s heir.
Who was Augustus?
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After the fall of the Roman Republic, Augustus becomes the _________________________.EMPEROR OF ROME
Emperor: Is a person who rules over an
empire.
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The ascension of Augustus to power marked the ________________________ and the end of the Republic.
END OF CIVIL WAR
The name Augustus means __________________________. “THE EXALTED ONE”
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Augustus establishes a ____________ central government for Rome.
strong
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Roman Empire during reign of Augustus
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THE PAX ROMANA
Under the leadership ofAugustus Rome is going to go through a ________________. golden age
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THE PAX ROMANA( 27 BCE- 180CE)
The Roman peace; the long period of stability under the Roman Empire.
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REFORMS OF EMPEROR
AUGUSTUS
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POLITICAL REFORMSCreated efficient______________ to enforce the laws.
Opened up high-level jobs to men of talent, regardless of background.
Got rid of incompetent leaders in the senate, people who were ineffective at their jobs.
civil service
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Allowed cities to govern themselves.
Opened up _________________ to provinces under Rome’s control.
For example, gave senatorial positions to people from the colonies and Italian cities.
opportunities
POLITICAL REFORMS
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Allowed cities to govern themselves.
Opened up _________________ to provinces under Rome’s control.
For example, gave senatorial positions to people from the colonies and Italian cities.
opportunities
POLITICAL REFORMS
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POLITICAL REFORMS____________ the size of the army.
_______________ the number of senators.
Power came from desire to win ___________________________.
limit
reduced
approval of Augustus
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ECONOMIC REFORMS
Issued new coins
Opened up _______________ to increase trade.
ROADS
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Created a _______________ to make tax collection easier.
CENSUS
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How did he help the economic problems of the poor?
Gave away his own money to the poor.
Distributed food to the poor using his own money.
Helped fill Roman treasury when it was low in funds.
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How did he help the economic problems of the poor?
Gave away his own money to the poor.
Distributed food to the poor using his own money.
Helped fill Roman treasury when it was low in funds.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
How did he help the economic problems of the poor?
Gave away his own money to the poor.
Distributed food to the poor using his own money.
Helped fill Roman treasury when it was low in funds.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
How did he help the economic problems of the poor?
Gave away his own money to the poor.
Distributed food to the poor using his own money.
Helped fill Roman treasury when it was low in funds.
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SOCIAL REFORMS
encouraged marriage, discouraged adultery.
stricter divorce laws.
laws that kept _________________apart. SOCIAL CLASSES
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Cultural Reforms
____________________ Rome by restoring temples.
___________________ previous festivals and games.
beautified
Restored
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Cultural Reforms
_______________: to order or request (something) to be made or done.
Commission
___________________ new building projects. Commissioned
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WHAT IS A EULOGY?• Refers to any speech expressing
praise, but it almost always refers to a funeral speech when someone has passed away
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EULOGY FOR AUGUSTUS
• Students will write a one page eulogy on the life of Emperor Augustus.
• Be creative in expressing your praise of emperor Augustus.
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