Pax Romana Reading

What does the term 'Pax Romana' literally mean?

• Roman law

• Roman peace

• Roman rule

• Roman war

When did the Pax Romana period start?

• 44 B.C.E.

• 31 B.C.E.

• 180 C.E.

• 27 B.C.E.

Who was the leader that began the Pax Romana?

• Mark Antony

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

What was the estimated population of the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana?

• 60 million

• 80 million

• 50 million

• 70 million

Which famous battle did Octavian win against Mark Antony and Cleopatra?

• Battle of Zama

• Battle of Pharsalus

• Battle of Cannae

• Battle of Actium

What title was given to Octavian by the Senate in 27 B.C.E.?

• Princeps

• Imperator

• Caesar

• Augustus

Which Roman emperor is known for his bizarre and sadistic behavior?

• Nero

• Caligula

• Tiberius

• Claudius

What major construction did the Romans use to carry water to cities?

• Aqueducts

• Canals

• Bridges

• Dams

Who was the last emperor of the Pax Romana?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Commodus

• Trajan

• Hadrian

What material discovered by the Romans was crucial for building structures like the Pantheon?

• Wood

• Marble

• Steel

• Concrete