1. WHI: SOL 6g
Pax Romana

2. 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

4. The Roman Empire

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

10. 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

11. 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)

12. End of the Pax Romana The problem of succession of emperors
Social unrest (class inequality)
Religious conflict
Invasion of foreigners