1. The Pax Romana

2. Doc #1: The Achievements of the Divine Augustus

3. Deeds of Augustus: Part II

4. Doc #2: Religion and the State
Romans worshipped, spirits called numina and powerful gods or deities.
Pax Deorum “Peace of the gods”
State Sacrifices were performed to maintain favor from the gods.
How was religion and government linked in Ancient Rome?

5. Doc # 3 The Imperial Army
How did the Roman Army keep the peace for almost 200 years?

6. Doc# 4 Trade during the Pax Romana

8. How did Rome create order during the Pax Romana?
Roads and Army forts built to protect the empire.
Enemies were treated with justice
Enemies must pay taxes, supply soldiers
Rome provides protection, citizenship and permits local customs to continue
Bureaucracy (well-trained civil servants) administered day-to-day operations of the empire.

9. Roman Road Network

10. Roman Law

11. Other Effects of the Pax Romana
“Romanization” of the Mediterranean
Spread of Roman culture.
Ease of Travel >>> Spread of Christianity
Latin becomes the unifying language.
Roman style cities built throughout the region.
Forum, Aqueducts, Arches, Baths, Stadium
Single Law code throughout the Mediterranean.