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The Pax Romana
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Time when there was peace and prosperity
under imperial rule for about 200 years or 2
centuries
The Roman Empire expanded and became
stronger
IMPACTS OF THE PAX ROMANA
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Economic
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Social
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Political
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Established a uniform system of money
which helped to expand trade.
Guaranteed safe travel and trade on Roman
Roads
Promoted prosperity and stability
Returned stability to social classes
Increased emphasis on the family
Created a Civil Service = prevents people
from getting jobs based on connections but
rather ability
Developed a uniform rule of law
1. Who was emperor during the beginning of the Pax Romana?
2. What would an established uniform system of money and guaranteed safe travel promote?
3. By the 2nd century A.D. how far did the Roman Empire stretched?
4. What did the civil service program do for Rome?
5. Who took over in 14 A.D. as emperor. Which two later emperors were seen as insane or unstable?