Pax Romana

What was the Pax Romana?

• A series of aqueducts bring water to Rome

• A phrase meaning, "All roads lead to Rome."

• An illness that spread throughout Rome

• A period of peace during the Roman Empire.

Which technology allowed soldiers, merchants and traders to travel more quickly through the empire?

• paved roads
• aqueducts
• arches
• plumbing

What is this structure called? Hint: It carries water to different locations

• Tower

• Aqueduct

• Walking bridge

• Roman road

The ___________ was a temple built to honor the Gods. It was made using _____________ which allows buildings to last longer.

• Pantheon; glue

• arch; sticks and stones

• Pantheon; concrete

• aqueduct; marble

What does "Pax Romana" mean?

• Peaceful Romans
• Roman Victory
• Roman Peace
• Victorious Romans

How long did the Pax Romana last?

• 200 years
• 20 years
• 100 years
• None of these

Under which emperor did the Pax Romana begin?

• Hadrian

• Augustus

• Caligula

• Nero

During the Pax Romana period of the Roman empire, the territory of Rome_________.

• got smaller

• expanded

• was destroyed

• became Greek territory

The _________________ is a famous ancient Roman building built with concrete, complete with many arches, and used as an outdoor theater/ meeting place. Gladiators often fought here.

• Colosseum

• Aqueduct

• White House

• Pantheon

One way the Empire excelled in trade was because of the system of _______________ that connected the empire.

• roads

• walls

• aqueducts

• boats