6. THE CREATION OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, 44 B.C.E.

Quiz for Seeing History for Chapter 6

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1. Why is Augustus shown with a bare chest?

To reveal how much he worked out to stay in shape

To show that he believed in being comfortable when the temperature was hot

To correspond to the appearance of his wife seated next to him

To emphasize his heroic, near-godlike status as ruler of Rome

2. What seems to be the most likely reason that Tiberius is shown holding a long pole?

By holding a scepter like that held by Augustus, Tiberius is being identified as the legitimate successor to become “first man” of Rome.

Tiberius is going to use it as a rod to beat one of the captured enemies.

Tiberius had used it as a weapon in a battle from which he was returning.

Tiberius used it to guide the horses pulling his chariot.