Topic #1 Lesson #1 - The Roman Empire Begins

What was the Pax Romana?

• a time when many emperors failed

• a time when the army ruled Rome

• a period when Rome’s economy shrank

• a period of peace and prosperity in the empire

How did Romans use aqueducts?

• to bring water to their cities

• to drain water and create new land

• to make concrete for building

• to move troops to areas of war

  
  

What helped trade grow in the Roman empire?

• lack of access to sea routes and few good roads

• the empire’s control of sea routes and a network of good roads

• the empire’s control of sea routes and few good roads

• lack of access to sea routes but a network of good roads

Which of the following was not one of Rome's practical achievements? 

• Roads

• Concrete

• Aquaducts

• The bow and arrow

How did Rome’s network of roads help the economy?

• They provided access to fields.

• They were traveled by foreign workers.

• They created well-paying jobs.

• They served as trade routes.

What was the role of farming in the Roman economy?

• It was the base of Rome's economy

• Goods such as grain were shipped and used to feed Rome's growing population

• Wealthy farmers used their money to develop cities. Ex: build temples, theatres, and baths.

• All of the above