Chap. 1 Sect.1 & 3 Roman Empire

Which emperor ruled during the Pax Romana?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Thedosius

How did the Pax Romana affect the government and economy?

• Larger Army

  More Generals

  Constant Warfare

• Paid Officials

  New Laws

  Trade Increased

• Local Leaders Take Control

  Higher Crime

  Ignored Civic Duty

• Loud Protests

  Dance Parties

  Feasts

How did constant warfare affect the Roman economy?

• Too many emperors

• The empire was divided into four parts

• Trade was interrupted

  Currency lost value

  Higher taxes

• Smaller army

Roman roads allowed for an economic boom in the empire because ...

• Roads connected all parts of the empire increasing trade

• There was no standard currency

• Slavery Increased

• Barbarians Invaded

What was the Pax Romana?

• A 200 year period of peace in the Roman Empire

• Augustus' new dance move

• A new military general

• New taxes

Which emperor divided the Roman Empire?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Theodosius

What is an example of how Rome has influenced our government structure?

• grid pattern for streets

• columns

• system of checks and balances

• bas-relief

Which emperor moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Theodosius

What were the two parts of the Roman Empire called?

• Western and Eastern Roman Empires

• Persian and Spanish Empires

• Northern and Southern Roman Empires

• European and Asian Empires

What was the ultimate cause for the Fall of the Roman Empire?

• Moving the capital to Byzantium

• Lack of civic duty by citizens

• The building of roads

• Barbarian invasions