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Pax Romana
27 B.C.-180 A.D.
Pax Romana means..
Roman
peace
Two centuries of peace and
prosperity under imperial
rule
Expansion of Roman Empire
Economic Impact
 Establishment
of uniform
money (denarius)
 Guaranteed safe travel and
trade on Roman roads
 Promotion of prosperity and
stability
Silver Denarius
Social Impact
Returned
stability to
social classes
Increased emphasis on
the family
Political impact
Creation
of a civil
service
Development of a
uniform rule of law
Understanding #1
 Augustus
Caesar established
the Roman Empire by
instituting civil service, rule
by law, a common coinage,
and secure travel and trade
throughout the Empire
Understanding #2
 Following
Augustus
Caesar, the Roman Empire
enjoyed 200 years of peace
and prosperity known as
the Pax Romana
The Pax Romana lasted approximately
100 years
A.
B.
Yes
No
What Emperor is credited with starting
the Pax Romana?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Trajan
Caligula
Safe roads would have helped Rome
economically
A.
B.
Yes
No
A social impact of the Pax Romana
would include
A.
B.
C.
D.
[Option 1]
[Option 2]
[Option 3]
[Option 4]
The Pax Romana only impacted social
issues within Rome
A.
B.
Yes
No