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.