Question

When did Augustus die?
A. 14 CE
B. 24 CE
C. 34 CE
D. 44 CE

Answer 1

Hint: He was the first Roman emperor. His reign started from 27 BC. He died in Nola, Italy. He is considered as one of the most effective and controversial leaders in human history.

Complete Answer:Caesar Augustus reigned from 27 BC to 14 CE. He died in 14 CE in Nola, Italy. He was the first Roman emperor and he was succeeded by Tiberius.

He was the founder of the Roman Principate (the first phase of the Roman Empire) because of which he has an enduring legacy.

The reign of Augustus initiated Pax Romana i.e. an era of relative peace.

Augustus had three spouses - Claudia, Scribonia and Livia. His maternal great-uncle was Julius Caesar who was assassinated in 44 BC.

Augustus did not take any monarchical titles, instead he called himself Princeps Civitatis (“First Citizen”)

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Augustus was born Gaius Octavius and he was the adopted son of Julius Caesar. Later he took the name Gaius Julius Caesar and was called Octavianus. He, Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus formed an alliance known as the Second Triumvirate (group of three) to defeat the assassins of Caesar.