Pax Romana and Contributions

The Twelve Tables and the Law of Nations were important because they were

• codified laws that applied equally to all

• systems of weights and measure to assist trade

• ideals and religious beliefs

• military codes of honor used to strengthen the army

In order to pacify the unemployed, early Roman politicians

• promised the poor control over the government

• set up places to leave Rome

• gave them money

• paid for sports and games in the Coliseum

What does "Pax Romana" mean?

• Peaceful Romans
• Roman Victory
• Roman Peace
• Victorious Romans

What is this?

• Parthenon

• Pantheon

• Colosseum

• Forum

What is this?

• Parthenon

• Pantheon

• Colosseum

• Forum

What was the point of the Aqueducts?

• carry water from the mountains to the cities

• beautiful architecture

• help soldiers travel quickly

• trade

Which scientist believed that the sun, planets, and stars revolved around the EARTH?

• Virgil

• Ptolemy

• Copernicus

• Gleske

Languages based on Latin are called: _______________.

• Latina Languages

• Greek Languages

• Romance Languages

• Marriage languages

Who wrote the story Aeneid?

• Virgil

• Mrs. Jones

• Copernicus

• Herodotus

The Romans spoke?

• Latin

• Italian

• Greek

• Roman