Roman Achievements

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Which famous structure was built during the Pax Romana?

  • A. The Parthenon

  • B. The Colosseum

  • C. The Great Wall of China

  • D. The Eiffel Tower

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

  • A. Julius Caesar

  • B. Augustus

  • C. Nero

  • D. Tiberius

Roman Achievements

  • The Romans developed innovations that are still used today because:

    • Rome’s location along the Mediterranean Sea allowed for trade & cultural diffusion with other cultures 

    • Through cultural diffusion, the Romans borrow ideas other civilizations like the Greeks and improved upon these ideas

        

    • The wealth of the Roman Empire, especially in the Pax Romana, allowed the Romans to promote culture & invention

The wealth of the Roman Empire, especially in the Pax Romana, allowed the Romans to promote culture & invention

  • Arches – curved structures over an opening that can support its own weight – were used by the Romans to create enormous building like the Colosseum and the Pantheon

  • Domes created open spaces in buildings

 The Romans built arenas so thousands of people could attend “circuses” (entertainment events).

  • Romans were initially polytheistic and required that conquered people show respect for their gods.

  • During the Pax Romana, Christianity began and spread along the roads and trade routes throughout the Roman Empire. 

  • Early Christians were persecuted for their beliefs – some became martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their beliefs.

Examine the religion chart below. List the world religions in terms of the number of followers from most to least. 1 is the most 6 is the least

1 2 3 4 5 6

  • The Romans built the largest and longest-lasting network of roads in the ancient world. 

  • At the height of the empire, Roman roads stretched for 56,000 miles and included 29 major highways.

  • At first the roads were built to move soldiers quickly, but eventually the routes served many people and purposes, including trade.