1. The Roman Empire Chapter 8 Section 4 Chapter 8 Section 4

2. Augustus

3. I. The Emperor Augustus A. Pax-Romana- era of Roman peace that began with Augustus B. Created the Praetorian Guard- a professional army in charge of protecting the emperor C. Imported food to keep people well fed and happy D. Appointed a proconsul to be in charge of each province 1) This replaced the officials previously appointed by the Senate A. Pax-Romana- era of Roman peace that began with Augustus B. Created the Praetorian Guard- a professional army in charge of protecting the emperor C. Imported food to keep people well fed and happy D. Appointed a proconsul to be in charge of each province 1) This replaced the officials previously appointed by the Senate

4. Emperor Augustus Cont. E. Reformed both the legal and tax systems F. Julio-Claudian Emperors- relatives of Augustus that went on to rule Rome 1) Effective Leaders- Tiberius and Claudius 2) Dangerous Leaders- Caligula and Nero E. Reformed both the legal and tax systems F. Julio-Claudian Emperors- relatives of Augustus that went on to rule Rome 1) Effective Leaders- Tiberius and Claudius 2) Dangerous Leaders- Caligula and Nero

5. II. Unity & Prosperity A. Vespasian restored order to Rome after Nero’s death 1) His armies destroyed the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. 2) A.D. 79-Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the city of Pompeii. B. The Good Rulers continued to lead Rome to further success. C. Aqueducts were build, carrying water throughout the empire 1) This was all done without electricity. A. Vespasian restored order to Rome after Nero’s death 1) His armies destroyed the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. 2) A.D. 79-Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the city of Pompeii. B. The Good Rulers continued to lead Rome to further success. C. Aqueducts were build, carrying water throughout the empire 1) This was all done without electricity.

6. Roman Aqueducts

7. Mount Vesuvius

8. II. Unity & Prosperity Cont. D. Farmers focused on growing olives, grapes, and grain. E. Roads were built throughout the empire 1) All of them were connected to Rome. F. A common currency was also established 2) Currency- a system of money G. The gap between the rich and poor still existed. D. Farmers focused on growing olives, grapes, and grain. E. Roads were built throughout the empire 1) All of them were connected to Rome. F. A common currency was also established 2) Currency- a system of money G. The gap between the rich and poor still existed.