How Did the Praetorian Guard, a Creation of Augustus, Come

question 24

Multiple Choice

How did the praetorian guard, a creation of Augustus, come to exert a critical role in imperial politics?

• A) Its defense of Rome proved critical in staving off foreign invasions.
• B) It played a role in selecting the emperor after the death of the current one.
• C) It destroyed the remaining institutions of the republic.
• D) It helped communicate Augustus's image to the public through its massive public works projects.

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