chapter 2.3 augustus' reign : augustus secures peace

Question 1

what was Augustus’ main message throughout this point in his career ?

Answer 1

‘pax augusta’ - the peace of Augustus

Question 2

what was Augustus, reaction to the uprisings of distant provinces of the empire?

Answer 2

he would fight back and reclaim the territory and calm the situation

Question 3

what message did Augustus want poets to show about the end of the civil wars and the need for his wars ?

Answer 3

he wanted to show that the time of civil war was over and all wars from now on were for the good of the empire and expansion

Question 4

what was one problem with communicating the message about the end of the civil wars and the need for his wars ?

Answer 4

Rome wasn’t at peace and people weren’t happy

Question 5

what 3 prescribed sources did Augustus used to portray the message of peace ?

Answer 5

Propertius - war and peace
Propertius - chaste and faithful
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