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Analyzing Sources on Augustus and the Roman Empire

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students to analyze a primary source about Augustus, focusing on content, provenance, and reliability to deepen understanding of his role in the Roman Empire.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Empire
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Augustus
#Explain the content and significance of the source about Augustus
#Analyze the provenance to assess reliability and purpose
#Compare the usefulness of the source with other historical evidence

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Analyzing Sources on Augustus and the Roman Empire

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis of a Text about Augustus

Source A: Augustus' Speech to the Roman Senate

"My fellow Romans, I have taken on the responsibility to restore stability and order to our great empire. I have worked tirelessly to bring peace after years of civil war and to strengthen our borders. I am committed to the welfare of Rome and its people, and I seek your support in continuing this work for the good of all." Provenance: Speech delivered by Augustus, 23 BC, recorded in the Annals of Tacitus.

1.
What is the main message of Source A about Augustus's role in Rome? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline the provenance of Source A and explain how it might affect its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
How useful is this source for understanding Augustus's true motives and actions? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Compare this speech with another source about Augustus's rule (provide your own example). How do they differ in their portrayal? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyze how the purpose of Augustus’s speech might influence what he chooses to say. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain why it is important to consider both primary and secondary sources when studying Augustus. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Summarize what this source reveals about Augustus’s priorities as a leader. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Describe the limitations of using this source alone to understand Augustus’s rule. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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