LH2: Lesson - Authentic Latin - Augustus Final Analysis

Reading Passage - Augustus, review and analysis

It is very important to practice reading and understanding Latin sentences. While working on the reading handout, read each sentence aloud and listen to the recitation. Be sure to look for ideas in the passage as you read: see if you can get a general sense of the story just from reading out loud. Then practice translating each sentence into English. As you encounter new vocabulary words in the story, think about English cognates and context within the sentences to help you decipher the meaning.

Translation Handout

Translation Guide - Authentic Latin Links to an external site.

This document contains the Latin text for Suetonius, Eutropius, and Augustus. Please download this file to assist with reading and comprehension of the Latin passage. Answer the analysis questions for each passage. Contact your instructor with questions.

Augustus: Res Gestae – Full Passage Analysis

Consider what you have read in this passage carefully, then write a brief paragraph discussing your thoughts on the following:

  1. What did Augustus do about taking power in Rome? How did he approach the concept of ruling Rome?
    • Discuss, in English, your thoughts. Use Latin evidence from the passage as supporting evidence as you craft your response.
  2. What did Augustus do to support the military and improve Rome’s standing in the world?
    • Discuss, in English, your thoughts. Use Latin evidence from the passage as supporting evidence as you craft your response.
  3. What did Augustus do to support the civilian population and improve the city of Rome itself?
    • Discuss, in English, your thoughts. Use Latin evidence from the passage as supporting evidence as you craft your response.
  4. What did Augustus do to support Roman religion?
    • Discuss, in English, your thoughts. Use Latin evidence from the passage as supporting evidence as you craft your response.

Res Gestae Passage Review

[CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Links to an external site.] UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED | IMAGES: LICENSED AND USED ACCORDING TO TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION - INTENDED ONLY FOR USE WITHIN LESSON.