WHI: SOL 6g Pax Romana
The Pax Romana (27 b.c. to 180 a.d.) Two centuries of peace and prosperity under imperial rule (Roman Empire) Saw expansion and solidification of the Roman Empire, particularly in the Near East
The Roman Empire
Map of Roman Empire Label: Mediterranean Sea Aegean Sea Black Sea Caspian Sea Atlantic Ocean Adriatic Sea Tyrrhenian Sea Ionian Sea Label: Rome Italian Peninsula Egypt Greece Asia Minor Gaul (France) Spain Britain (England) Carthage
Started by… Augustus Caesar established the Roman Empire by instituting civil service, rule by law, a common coinage, and secure travel and trade throughout the Empire. Following Augustus Caesar, the Roman Empire enjoyed 200 years of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana.
Economic impact of the Pax Romana Established uniform system of money, which helped to expand trade (everyone uses the same money) Guaranteed safe travel and trade on Roman roads (extensive road system) Promoted prosperity and stability
Social impact of the Pax Romana Returned stability to social classes Increased emphasis on the family-basic social unit and foundation of manners, behavior, and morals
Political impact of the Pax Romana Created a civil service (government system where people are chosen based on skills and merit, not birth or wealth) Developed a uniform rule of law (same laws and punishments for all people throughout the whole empire)
End of the Pax Romana The problem of succession of emperors Social unrest (class inequality) Religious conflict Invasion of foreigners