2.1 - The Early Empire
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Practice Questions
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Who was the first Roman emperor, and what system did he establish?
💡 Hint: Think of the emperor who called himself *Princeps*.
Name one privilege cities had over the countryside during famines.
💡 Hint: Recall Galen’s description of city-dwellers and grain.
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What was the Principate?
💡 Hint: Think of Augustus’ title as “leading citizen.”
The Roman army was a professional, paid force.
💡 Hint: Recall how the Roman army differed from Persia’s.
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Analyze the impact of the Year of the Four Emperors (69 CE) on the Roman Empire’s stability.
💡 Hint: Think about how the army’s role in 69 CE showed its political influence.
Evaluate why Augustus’ Principate was successful in maintaining stability.
💡 Hint: Consider how Augustus used the *Princeps* title and provincial elites.
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