The Augustan System of Government

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Augustan system of government:

• A) was essentially a dictatorship, resulting in the disbandment of the Senate.
• B) is known as the early empire or Principate, because Octavian ruled as first citizen.
• C) minimized the role of the army and discouraged military expansion.
• D) was socially progressive and rejected traditional Roman morality.
• E) was totally successful and transformed the republic into a peaceful benevolent monarchy.

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