Gens Iulia

Animal: Lion (Julius Caesar was described as the "Lion of the Capitol", meaning that he was the leader with the most power.)

Color: Red/Gold (Military colors)

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How can your gens ancestor, Augustus, inspire you to do great things? (Excerpted from 7th grade student ACES responses.)

"...he always followed his word."
"...to always go after my goals, no matter how hard they seem."
"...he was intelligent, determined, and patient. Augustus took over Rome/became the first emperor by defeating many enemies and becoming very popular. He was popular with the people because he gave to the poor. He was smart and determined. He won many battles using his intelligence. He also planned for many years and waited to take over Rome."
"...whenever the Romans started to get uneasy and grumbly, he would give out corn and money. This inspires me because it is kinda showing kindness to the lower class."
"I think Augustus could inspire someone to make things more fair among society. Augustus had changed the rules on plebeians, which made them be able to do more things in Roman culture."
"...to reach great things. Augustus determined to defeat his enemies to bring peace to Rome. Augustus, on his way to power, showed great determination to defeat his political enemies to bring peace to Rome for the next 200 years."