chapter 2.3 augustus' reign : building programme Flashcards
1
Q
what is one of Augustus’ most famous sayings ?
A
he found the city of Rome made of brick but left it clothed in marble
2
Q
how did the building programme help to boost Augustus’ image ?
A
it confirmed him to be a father figure and the benefactor of the roman people
3
Q
who did Augustus task with overseeing the his building programme ?
A
Agrippa
4
Q
what was done in 33BCE which helped the city of Rome ?
A
the sewers were fixed and improved
5
Q
what did Agrippa use the land around his villa for ?
A
public theatres, parkland, exercise grounds and baths
6
Q
what is the most famous thing Agrippa was responsible for building ?
A
the Pantheon
7
Q
what prescribed sources link to this part of the textbook?
A
the forum and the ara pacis
