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VAA **__ Augustus Caesar  __** Home Augustus Caesar Colosseum Roads Aqueducts Roman Soldier Slaves life -You would need to know about Augustus because he was the ruler of Ancient Rome and important in their society. Also Augustus was one of the most powerful leaders and help expaned the borders of Rome. -  People thought that his real father was Apollo. -  He expanded the empire from Spain to Syria, and Egypt to Syria. -  He began the Pax Romania period, which stands for peace. -  He was such a good leader that his people prayed for his good health. -  He also reduced the powers of the Senate, assemblies, and magistrates. This kept him more in control and kept them from going against him. -  Augustus had lots of respect for the senates as they did for him. -   He made sure the land was well run, and the taxes were fair. -  His original name was Octavian, but it was later changed to Augustus which means “the respected one.’’ -  Since Augustus was such a great leader we have learned from him and now we have leaders that are called presidents and still have leaders called senates. -  Augustus did not like to refer to himself as an Emperor