Augustus: The Hero of Rome
Once upon a time, there was a city named Rome. Rome was the heart of a great kingdom called the Roman Empire. In this city lived a wise and strong man named Augustus. Augustus loved Rome and wanted to make it the best city in the world. So, with his smart ideas, Augustus worked hard to make Rome a safer and more beautiful place. He built new buildings and roads, and made sure everyone had enough food. Under his rule, Rome flourished and people lived happily. Augustus s reign was a golden time for Rome. Because of his great work, Augustus is considered a hero. His story shows us how love for one s city can make it a better place.
Question 1
What was the name of the city mentioned in the story?
Paris
London
Berlin
New York
Rome
Explanation. The story mentions that the name of the city was Rome.
Question 2
Who was Augustus?
A farmer
A teacher
A wise and strong man who loved Rome
Explanation. The story states that Augustus was a wise and strong man who loved Rome.
A soldier
A baker
Question 3
What did Augustus do for Rome?
He built new buildings and roads, and made sure everyone had enough food
Explanation. According to the story, Augustus built new buildings and roads, and made sure everyone had enough food.
He left the city
He destroyed the city s roads
He caused a food shortage
He closed all the city s buildings
Question 4
How did people live under the rule of Augustus?
In poverty
Unhappily
In fear
Happily
Explanation. The story indicates that under the rule of Augustus, people in Rome lived happily.
In confusion
Question 5
What does the story of Augustus show us?
How love for one s city can make it a better place
Explanation. The story of Augustus shows us how love for one s city can make it a better place.
How to build roads and buildings
How to cause a food shortage
How to destroy a city
How to leave a city
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