Augustus MCQ Quiz Questions with Answers Quiz Questions

1. What is Augustus most famous for?

A Becoming the first Roman Emperor B Conquering the Greeks C Getting assassinated by Brutus D His historical writings

2. What name did Augustus go by prior to being given the title Augustus by the Roman Senate?

A Octavian B Julius Caesar C Nero D Cicero

3. What famous Roman leader named Augustus as his heir?

A Julius Caesar B Cicero C Claudius D Hadrian

4. What was the Second Triumvirate?

A A powerful alliance between Octavian, Marc Antony, and Lepidus B A book written by Cicero about the many exploits of Augustus during his reign C A war that Augustus waged on the Egyptians D The name Augustus gave to his most powerful army

5. What foreign leader allied with Marc Antony against Augustus?

A Cleopatra of Egypt B Alexander the Great of Macedonia C Charlemagne D Genghis Khan

6. What entity or ruler had the most power during the Roman Empire?

A The emperor B The people C The senate D The consuls

7. Which of the following best describes Rome under the rule of Augustus?

A It was a time of constant war B Augustus was a tyrant who killed all his enemies and destroyed much of Rome C It was a time of peace and prosperity D The rule of Augustus began the decline of the Roman Empire

8. Who served as the primary general for Augustus when he was fighting to gain power?

A Agrippa B Octavian C Julius Caesar D Cicero

9. Who was defeated at the Battle of Actium?

A Cicero and Marcus Aurelius B Julius Caesar and Octavian C Marc Antony and Cleopatra D Marc Antony and Lepidus

10. Which of the following did Augustus accomplish during his rule of Rome?

A All of the above B Much of the city of Rome was rebuilt C The standing army of Rome was established using professional soldiers D A lasting period of peace and prosperity began which lasted 200 years