WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which emperor wanted to share power with the senate? Hint:he controlled the time known as Pax Romana?
A
Julius Caesar
B
Caligula
C
Augustus
D
Diocletian
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pax Romana, (Latin: “Roman Peace”) a state of comparative tranquillity throughout the Mediterranean world from the reign of Augustus (27 bce–14 ce) to the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161 –180 ce). Augustus laid the foundation for this period of concord, which also extended to North Africa and Persia.

Detailed explanation-2: -25 September, 275. Marcus Claudius Tacitus Augustus, known as Tacitus, was the last Roman emperor elected by the Roman Senate, and served only for a short period of time, between 275 and 276 AD.

Detailed explanation-3: -Caesar Augustus was one of ancient Rome’s most successful leaders who led the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire. During his reign, Augustus restored peace and prosperity to the Roman state and changed nearly every aspect of Roman life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Augustus established the form of government now known as principate, which meshed elements from the Republic that were already in place with the traditional power of a monarchy. He proclaimed himself Princeps or the First Senator to appease the other senators. Augustus retained say in almost all political decisions.

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