James I liked to imagine himself as a modern version of which ruler ?
Correct answer: D. Augustus Caesar
- A. Pericles
- B. Genghis Khan
- C. Richard Lionheart
- D. Augustus Caesar
Explanation
James I associated himself with Augustus Caesar, the Roman ruler remembered for imperial authority, peace, and cultural patronage. This comparison suited James's image of himself as a learned and powerful monarch.
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