1. Augustus and Coin Imagery: Understanding the significance of the coin, its depiction of Augustus, and the symbolism of his family in his rise to power.
2. Roman Provincial Reforms: Assessing whether Augustus' reforms of the provinces benefitted both Rome and its provinces.
3. The Fall of the Roman Republic: Debating whether Augustus destroyed the Roman Republic or saved it, based on his actions and governance.
4. Virgil’s Aeneid and Aeneas' Character: Analyzing Aeneas' portrayal in his interactions with other characters and the themes of fate and duty, specifically in Books 4 and 6.
5. Aeneid as Propaganda: Evaluating the Aeneid's role as a propaganda tool for Augustus and his regime.
6. Roman Architecture: Identifying and evaluating the significance of Roman architectural structures, including their design, purpose, and historical context.
7. Houses of Herculaneum and Pompeii: Comparing and contrasting houses from Herculaneum and Pompeii, focusing on design, decoration, and usage.
8. Roman Temples: Analyzing Roman temple designs, construction, and decoration, discussing the extent of innovation or lack thereof.