THE PAX ROMANA: ROMAN PEACE

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THE PAX ROMANA: ROMAN PEACE (27 B.C. – 180 A.D.)

Pax Romana Economic Impact Established uniform system of money - expands trade Guaranteed safe travel and trade in empire Army - Roman legions Great road system - 50,000 miles of highway Promoted prosperity

Pax Romana Social Impact Returned stability of social classes Increased emphasis on family

Pax Romana Political Impact Created Civil Service Developed uniform rule of law 12 Tables

ROMAN ARCHITECTURE

Architecture Romans borrowed Greek columns. Wanted to show off their power and prestige by building immense palaces, temples, and stadiums. First to create arches

The Pantheon Served as a temple to the Gods Also used for political meetings Used domes to allow roofing over large structures.

Pantheon’s Dome

Pantheon’s Interior

Roman Bath Roman Bath

Arch of Constantine

Roman Entertainment

Roman Coliseum Used for: Training slaves to fight Gladiator contests Battles, dramas, and executions

Arena is Latin for sand, coating the floor that soaks up the blood of the combatants.

Circus Maximus Rome’s largest racecourse Chariot racing – winners of the race were hailed heroes! Both the Coliseum and Circus Maximus diverted the attention of the poor to the enjoyment of games, races, and battles. Used as a way to control the mob!

Roman Roads Originally built for the Roman Army Complex roads brought the empire together. ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME!

Roman Aqueduct Definition: bridge-like stone channel that brought water from the hills to the city Only the rich had water piped in. People gathered here to wash and hear the latest news. Availability of fresh water was important to the Romans.

Aqueduct in Segovia

Roman Sculpture Romans borrowed much of their art from the Greeks. Their statues had expression and attitude; represented the power and leadership of Rome. Adopted “realism” from Hellenistic civilizations Revealed every aspect of detail (good or bad!)

The Sciences Greco-Roman Civilization: a blend of Greek, Roman, and Hellenistic culture and traditions A lot of the science was left to the Greeks (who were now citizens of Rome). Alexandria, in Egypt, continued to be the center of learning. Pliny the Elder Roman scientist who compiled volumes of geography, zoology, botany, and others.

Literature and History Roman poet, Virgil, writes Aenid. Hoped to arouse patriotism and unite Rome after many civil wars. Historian, Livy, wrote about Rome’s past to arouse patriotism, as well. Told stories of heroes

Philosophy Borrowed philosophical ideas from Greeks and Hellenistic civilization Stoicism: stresses the importance of duty, accepting one’s fate Educated Greeks admired the Romans’ work.