DBQ DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTIONS
SS.6.W.3.8
Drawing Conclusions Augustus wrote a historical document describing
his accomplishments
. This passage is about his military leadership:
"About 500,000 Roman citizens
were under military oath to
me. Of these
,
when their terms of
service were ended, I settled in colonies
...
and to all
these I allotted lands or
granted money as rewards for military
service.
Augustus, Res Gestae, from Aspects of Western Civilization, Vol. I
Why would Roman citizens have
wanted to serve in Augustus's army?
A. for the opportunity to travel and see
new places
B. for the chance to show off Rome's military strength
C. for the honor of serving under a great military leader
D. for the benefits of land and money after serving
SS.6.W.3.8
⇒ Summarizing How did rewarding retired soldiers benefit Augustus?
F. It made the soldiers want to hurry through
their time in service.
G. It caused the soldiers to become ambitious
and daring.
H. It ensured the soldiers would always remain loyal to Augustus.
I. It improved Augustus's reputation as a kind-hearted leader.
