I.
Pax Romana
Definition: Pax Romana-the Roman Peace–a two hundred year Golden
Age in Roman history.
Explain how Caesar Augustus–the first emperor of Rome– helped to
bring about Rome’s first Golden Age. During what years did it last?
II.
Roman Baths.
Draw a picture or describe the following:
Tepidarium
Frigidarium
Calidarium
Describe how a bath house worked. How would this show how advanced the Roman
civilization really was?
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III.
Roman Arena
Describe how the Roman arena worked. How would show how advanced the
Roman civilization really was?
IV.
Pax Romana: The Roman Legion
It may seem like a contradiction that Rome achieved peace (Pax Romana) through war.
How did the Roman legions help spread Roman civilization and keep Roman order?
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V.
Fact: The golden age of a civilization is a period of time characterized by
economic prosperity, sustained peace, and grand achievements.
Using this definition, explain how the Roman Empire fits into these three categories using
examples from the reading.
Peace
Prosperity
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Achievements
VI. You have nominated Rome for the award of “greatest
civilization on earth”. It is competing among other great
civilizations like the Mayans, Mongols, Egypt, and Han China.
Choose One Roman achievement that you think shows off the
glory of Roman culture and power.
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