Roman Pax Romana

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What does Pax Romana mean?

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Roman peace

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How long did the Pax Romana last?

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200 years

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What did some Roman soldiers and officials do with the conquered land?

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Stayed to govern the new land

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Who was the first Roman emperor?

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Augustus

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What is this? Options: Parthenon, Pantheon, Colosseum, Forum

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Colosseum

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______________ united the Roman empire and promoted trade, travel, communication, and the exchange of ideas.

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Roads

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Romans watched gladiator and animal fights in amphitheaters, or outdoor stadiums. The most famous was the ___________________.

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Colosseum

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Augustus felt a well-fed population would be less likely to revolt. What action did he take to achieve this?

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Augustus imported grain from Africa and distributed it to the poor.

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Augustus had many public buildings, fountains, and palaces rebuilt to reflect the greatness of Rome. "I found Rome a city of brick," he boasted, "and left it a city of _______."

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marble

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Which of the following statements best describes the period in Roman history known as the Pax Romana? Options: Pax Romana occurred when Rome was a republic and there was a lot of civil unrest., Pax Romana occurred when Rome was beginning to form its republic and marked a period of great thinking., Pax Romana occurred when Julius Caesar became the main ruler of Rome and caused many governmental changes., Pax Romana occurred while Rome was an empire, when wars were less frequent and the empire grew strong.

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Pax Romana occurred while Rome was an empire, when wars were less frequent and the empire grew strong.