1. 6.64 – Identify certain characteristics of the Pax Romana
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6.64 – Identify certain characteristics of the Pax Romana

2. Which general became emperor of Rome after Nero died?
Julius Caesar
Caesar Augustus
Vespasian
Commodus
In order to maintain peace in the city of Rome, the ____________ was constructed to entertain the masses.
Parthenon
Temple to Poseidon
Colosseum
Circus Maximus

3. Why were the Roman rulers of the 2nd and 3rd century called the “5 good emperors”?
They were great military generals
They ruled together to show unity
c. They did not abuse their power and were capable ruler
d. They restored the republic

4. What best explains the function of an aqueduct?
a. Man-made irrigation system b. Venue for games
c. Government building d. Advanced road system

5. Which emperor extended Rome’s boundaries to it’s furthest locations?
a. Julius Caesar b. Caesar Augustus
c. Commodus d. Trajan

6. If you thought life was bad in Gaul…
6. To help maintain and secure Rome’s borders, Hadrian built a __________ in Rome’s furthest northern locations?
a. Fort b. Wall
c. Canal d. Castle
If you thought life was bad in Gaul…
then you haven’t worked a day on the …..

7. Which of these professions best describes economic production?
a. Farmers, merchants, and artisans
Priest, emperors, and magistrates
Generals, soldiers, and spies
Senators, Generals, and consuls

8. Check answers

9. Which general became emperor of Rome after Nero died?
Julius Caesar
Caesar Augustus
Vespasian
Commodus
In order to maintain peace in the city of Rome, the ____________ was constructed to entertain the masses.
Parthenon
Temple to Poseidon
Colosseum
Circus Maximus

10. Why were the Roman rulers of the 2nd and 3rd century called the “5 good emperors”?
They were great military generals
They ruled together to show unity
c. They did not abuse their power and were capable ruler
d. They restored the republic

11. What best explains the function of an aqueduct?
a. Man-made irrigation system b. Venue for games
c. Government building d. Advanced road system

12. Which emperor extended Rome’s boundaries to it’s furthest locations?
a. Julius Caesar b. Caesar Augustus
c. Commodus d. Trajan

13. If you thought life was bad in Gaul…
6. To help maintain and secure Rome’s borders, Hadrian built a __________ in Rome’s furthest northern locations?
a. Fort b. Wall
c. Canal d. Castle
If you thought life was bad in Gaul…
then you haven’t worked a day on the …..

14. Which of these professions best describes economic production?
a. Farmers, merchants, and artisans
Priest, emperors, and magistrates
Generals, soldiers, and spies
Senators, Generals, and consuls