Pax Romana

What did the term 'Roman Peace' (Pax Romana) refer to?

• The expansion of the Roman Empire

• The near-total lack of war or piracy within Rome’s borders

• The fall of Rome

• The rise of Christianity

During Pax Romana, what happened to cities and towns?

• They were frequently attacked

• They stopped needing walls and population boomed

• They became deserted

• They were all destroyed

Which of the following was NOT commonly traded or found in Roman ruins in Britain during Pax Romana?

• Greek marble

• Spanish silver

• Egyptian linen

• Chinese silk

Fill in the blank: Expanded citizenship and widespread ______ created a common identity amongst regions as 'Roman'.

• Latin

• Greek

• Trade

• Slavery

Up to 80% of the population was literate during Pax Romana, which was an enormous number for a pre-modern society.

• True

• False

The Roman Empire at its Height: The Roman Empire became ____.

• huge

• fragile

• isolated

• poor

The Roman Empire covered over half of which regions?

• Europe, North Africa, and some of Asia

• South America and Australia

• North America and Antarctica

• Only Asia

The Roman Empire at its Height: The Empire reached its height under which Emperor?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

According to the map titled 'The Roman Empire at its Height', which of the following regions was NOT part of the Roman Empire around 117 CE?

• A) Britannia

• B) Germania

• C) Egypt

• D) Gaul

According to the map titled 'The Roman Empire at its Height', what is the capital city of the Roman Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Carthage

• Alexandria