1. World History The Height of Rome

2. Reforms Brought by Augustus Caesar A. proconsuls could not exploit provinces B. tax collectors replaced by full time officials C. grain imported from N. Africa D. construction and repair of roads E. construction of public buildings *** Augustus appointed to be Rome’s first emperor by senate *** BEGINS THE PAX ROMANA (ROMAN PEACE)

3. Julian Emperors (4 emperors related to Julius Caesar) A. Tiberius i. Augustus’ adopted son ii. Suffered from being paranoid of treason against him B. Caligula i. Tiberius’ grandnephew ii. He was crazy – killed by a palace guard

4. Julian Emperors (cont’d) C. Claudius i. Caligula’s uncle ii. Very intelligent, but lacked focus of good leader

5. Julian Emperors (cont’d) D. Nero i. Claudius’ stepson ii. Very cruel; he supported gambling and arts iii. Used Rome’s money to support habits (Rome almost goes bankrupt) iv. Killed his own wife, mother, and many senators before he commits suicide.

6. The Good Emperors (chosen specifically by the Senate) A.Nerva – handpicked by senate B.Trajan – increased empire to its greatest size C.Harian – strengthened Rome’s borders D.Antodnius Pius – maintained Rome’s prosperity E.Marcus Aurelius – height of Rome’s economic prosperity

7. Ruling Change in Provinces A. Augustus handpicked governors instead of having the senate appoint them.

8. Rome – Culturally Advanced A.Public Amusement i. Circus Maximus – chariot races (150,000 capacity) ii. Colosseum – gladiator fights

9. Rome – Culturally Advanced (cont’d) B. Architecture, Engineering, and Science i. Pantheon – dome temple for deities ii. Appian Way – first major highway (50,000 total miles of paved hwy.) iii. Aqueducts – system of carrying fresh water

10. Rome – Culturally Advanced (cont’d) C. Education i. wealthy received higher education ii. Everyone received a basic education iii. Latin is the official language