Question

select all that apply
during the reign of emperor octavian which of the following occured?

□ a fire department was established.
□ a police force was created.
□ a system for succession to the throne was developed.
□ new aqueducts were built.
□ military rule ended.

Explanation:

• A fire department was established: During Octavian's (Augustus) reign, a fire - fighting force (Vigiles) was established to deal with fires in Rome.
• A police force was created: The Praetorian Guard and urban cohorts (a form of police - like force for maintaining order in the city) were organized during his reign.
• New aqueducts were built: Augustus was involved in the construction and maintenance of aqueducts to supply water to Rome.
• A system for succession to the throne was not developed: Augustus tried to establish a dynastic succession but there was no formal, stable system developed during his reign that ensured smooth succession.
• Military rule did not end: Augustus was a military leader and his rule was based on military power, and the Roman Empire was still under a form of rule that relied on military strength.

Answer:

A. A fire department was established.
B. A police force was created.
D. New aqueducts were built.