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Understanding Augustus and the Roman Empire

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the life and impact of Augustus, the first Roman emperor.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Empire
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Augustus
#Explain the significance of Augustus's rule in the Roman Empire
#Compare Augustus's leadership with previous Roman leaders
#Analyse the ways Augustus consolidated power
#Outline the key achievements of Augustus

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Understanding Augustus and the Roman Empire

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Augustus

Augustus, born Gaius Octavius, was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He rose to power after the assassination of Julius Caesar and transformed Rome from a republic into an empire. His reign marked a period of relative peace known as the Pax Romana, and he implemented many reforms to strengthen the empire.

Source A: A Roman Historian’s View

'Augustus was a master of political strategy, consolidating power through a mix of military strength, clever propaganda, and reforms that gained him the support of the Roman Senate and the people.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published in 2000.

1.
Explain how Source A describes Augustus's leadership style. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Augustus's rise to power with that of Julius Caesar. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline three key reforms Augustus introduced to strengthen the Roman Empire. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of Augustus's reforms on the stability of the Roman Empire. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the ways Augustus used propaganda to strengthen his position with Julius Caesar’s methods. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain the importance of the Pax Romana during Augustus’s reign. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of why Augustus is considered one of Rome’s greatest leaders. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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