(Assignment #82) Pax Romana Exit Ticket

What was the Pax Romana?

• A series of civil wars in ancient Rome

• A period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire

• The decline of the Roman Republic

• A military campaign led by Julius Caesar

Who initiated the Pax Romana?

• Julius Caesar

• Mark Antony

• Cleopatra

• Augustus Caesar

What is a key characteristic of the Pax Romana's impact on the Roman military?

• Military conflicts and wars increased

• The legions became undisciplined

• External threats decreased

• The military focused on conquering new territories

Which of the following is NOT a result of the Pax Romana's impact on Roman society?

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural flourishing

• Political instability

• Population growth

What contributed to the cultural homogenization during the Pax Romana?

• Strict religious policies

• Trade and exchange of ideas

• Military conquests

• Decline in urbanization

Which Roman poet wrote the epic poem "Aeneid," celebrating the legendary origins of Rome?

• Horace

• Ovid

• Virgil

• Cicero

Which architectural marvel, known for its large domed roof and oculus, was built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian?

• Colosseum

• Pantheon

• Roman Forum

• Circus Maximus

What type of artworks adorned walls and floors, depicting scenes from daily life, mythology, and portraits during the Pax Romana? (Select all that apply)

• Frescoes

• Mosaics

• Sculptures

• Stained glass

Which emperor completed the construction of the Colosseum during the Pax Romana?

• Augustus

• Trajan

• Hadrian

• Nero

Which literary work by Ovid covers a wide range of Greek and Roman myths?

• Iliad

• Odyssey

• Aeneid

• Metamorphoses