Understanding the Pax Romana

What does "Pax Romana" mean in English?

• Roman War

• Roman Peace

• Roman Empire

• Roman Republic

How long did the Pax Romana last?

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

• 400 years

Who was the ruler that started the Pax Romana?

• Julius Caesar

• Mark Antony

• Augustus

• Marcus Aurelius

What title did Augustus assume to appease the senators?

• Emperor

• King

• Princeps

• Dictator

What was one of the main economic changes during the Pax Romana?

• Introduction of a common currency

• Increase in taxes

• Decrease in trade

• Ban on foreign goods

What new building material was used during the Pax Romana?

• Marble

• Wood

• Concrete

• Steel

What was a major flaw in the Roman Empire under the Principate?

• Lack of roads

• No written laws for power transfer

• No trade routes

• Lack of art

What happened to the Roman Empire after the death of Marcus Aurelius?

• It expanded

• The Pax Romana ended

• It became a republic

• It was invaded

What was one of the cultural achievements during the Pax Romana?

• Invention of the wheel

• Building of large palaces and amphitheaters

• Discovery of America

• Writing of the Bible

What did Romans use to travel and trade more easily during the Pax Romana?

• Airplanes

• Concrete roads and the Mediterranean Sea

• Railroads

• Submarines