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Chapter 6 Questions

1. Explain the nature of elections during the reign of Augustus (p. 164).
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2.

What roles did the Roman legionaries and the praetorian guard play (p. 165)?
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3.

Augustus soon learned that there were limits to the Empires expansion. Explain (p. 167168).
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4.

What happened to the political power of the lower classes during Augustuss rule and how did the government keep them from causing problems (p. 168)?
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5.

Briefly explain the Golden Age of Latin literature by focusing on Virgil, Horace, Ovid, and Livy (p. 169-171).
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6.

How would you characterize the rule of the Julio-Claudian emperors, especially Caligula and Nero (p. 171-172)?
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7.

During the period called the Pax Romana (Roman peace), how did the five good emperors expand their power (p. 173)?
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8.

In what ways did the Roman army Romanize the Empires vast and expanding territory (p. 175)?
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9.

How did the development of Roman law influence Western Civilization for hundreds of years (p. 177)?
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10.

Explore the Silver Age of Latin Literature by discussing Seneca, Tacitus, and Juvenal (p. 179-181).
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11.

In what ways did the Romans surpass other civilizations in the field of architecture (p. 181)?
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12.

Like other forms of public entertainment, the games fulfilled both a political and a social function. Explain (p. 183).
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13.

Briefly describe the economic and social crises that caused the Empire to decline (p. 188).
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