Pax Romana

The term Pax Romana refers to -

• years after the fall of Rome

• years of rule under Julius Caesar

• Year of rule under Octavian

• tow hundred years of peace in Rome

Which impact of the Pax Romana benefited the economy of the Roman Empire?

• civil war over the power of Julius Caesar

• increased emphasis on the family

• speed of slavery in the agricultural system

• establishment of a uniform system of money

The Pax Romana period impacted politics throughout the Roman Empire by -

• ended the influence of Greek culture

• devastating the economy to pay for wars

• creating government jobs for the unemployed

• restricting trade with foreign empires

What characteristic do Classical China and Rome during the Pax Romana have in common?

• Christianity as the major religion

• a democratic form of government

• widespread belief in Confucian principles

• use of a civil service system in government

One way that the Romans guaranteed safe travel throughout the Empire was-

• Ship travel throughout the Mediterranean Sea

• Roman Roads built throughout the Empire

• System of public transportation via horses and carriages

• Travel was forbidden during Pax Romana

The Roman Empire expanded primarily to -

• North Africa

• The East

• Germania

• The North

Why was the construction of a large network of roads important to the Roman Empire?

• It kept cities from becoming crowded

• It reduced the amount of trade by sea

• It led to the invention of wheeled carts and iron weapons

• It helped troops and goods get to where they were needed

One economic impact of Pax Romana was -

• established a uniform system of money

• gave all citizens bread

• expanded the territory to the Middle East

• helped people believe in the Roman way of life.

The Twelve Tables granted certain rights to ALL people-

• True

• False

Rome expanded into all of the following territories EXCEPT -

• The Americas

• Asia Minor

• Syria & Egpyt

• Europe