What is Pax Romana?
Latin Phrase for "Roman Peace". It was a period of relative peace, stability and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
Pax Romana
After the Roman Republic fell it became a __________________.
Empire
Romans built thousands of miles of these to help travel and trade.
Roads
These structures carried fresh water into Roman cities.
Aqueducts
What was the language of the Ancient Romans?
Latin
Pax Romana lasted for about this many years.
200 years
This leader’s rise to power led to major changes in Roman government and helped lead to the Pax Romana.
Julius Caesar
The Romans used this large body of water to trade with other civilizations.
The Mediterranean Sea
This rounded design helped Roman buildings support heavy weight while covering large open spaces.
Dome
Twelve Tables
Pax Romana was a time of less war and more ___________________.
Growth/Advancements
This Roman leader helped begin the Pax Romana.
Augustus
Because of Roman roads, merchants could trade goods between distant __________.
Cities/Regions
This building material helped Roman structures last for centuries.
Concrete
This is the name of the upper class or the wealthy people in the Roman Empire.
Patricians
Duing the Pax Romana there was ZERO fighting in the Roman Empire. True or False
False. There was still some fighting but much less.
A form of government where citizens who elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
Republic
Trade helped Rome become ____________________.
Wealthy/Rich
This Roman engineering feature allowed bridges and buildings to hold more weight.
What is the name of the "common" people during the Roman Empire?
Plebeians