1. Pax Romana
The Roman Golden Age

2. Classical Civilizations
What is a classical civilization?
A civilization that created long lasting accomplishments
What made Greece a classical civilization?
Democracy, Architecture, Hippocratic Oath
What made the Gupta a classical civilization?
Arabic numerals, Concept of Zero

3. Roman Society
Following the death of Caesar Rome was plunged into a series of civil wars
Octavian, the grandnephew of Caesar was the survivor from this series of wars and will now be the first emperor of Rome
Octavian assumes the name Augustus "the great one"
Rule of Augustus will mark the beginning of Roman golden age

4. Emperor Augustus
As emperor Augustus will rule over multiple nations from Rome
Senate is left in place under new empire, multiple branches of government
Augustus creates civil service to enforce laws- high level jobs left to the best people

5. Emperor Augustus
Augustus gets support from other provinces and cities by granting them ability of self-government
Census is established in Roman empire, (census= Population count)
Postal service is built with new coins issued to improve trade throughout nations

7. Pax Romana Roman golden age will be known as Pax Romana: "Roman Peace"
Prosperity, order, and unity are increased as Rome will now extend from England to Euphrates River
Wealth of nation from increased trade supports Pax Romana from 27 B.C. to 180 C.E.

9. Pax Romana
With great increases in territory Rome has great increases in trade
Egyptians provided grain
Africa brought ivory and gold
India brought spices, cotton & precious stones
China brought other goods along Silk Road

10. Pax Romana
The mass trade in Rome was responsible because of their extensive systems of roads.
"All roads lead to Rome"
Roads were built with mile markers and information to highlight important cities and distance on journeys

12. Roman Achievements
Roman architecture was greatly expanded with the invention of concrete
Concrete supports were seen in roads and with domes, columns, and aqueducts
The Pantheon and the Coloseum were the pinnacle of great Roman architectural achievements

13. Pantheon The Pantheon is the best preserved building from Ancient Rome
The building was built as a temple, and was said to contain statues of great Roman leaders like Caesar and the gods
The building housed a combination of columns and domes showing a blend of Greek and Roman architectural ideals.
Pantheon

15. Colosseum
The Colosseum was the largest theatre built in Rome, this was created as a grand showcase of sporting events for Romans to watch.
The Colosseum could fit 50,000 spectators watching gladiator fights, animal fights, and chariot races
Arch and dome structures were seen once again to build the Colosseum to such heights

16. Aqueducts Channels used to transport fresh water to Roman cities
Connected to large water areas (Tiber River, Meditteranean Sea)
Rome itself had eleven aquedcuts supporting the cities water supply
Aqueducts like roads connected the nation and helped modernize the country

17. Roman Baths
Baths were common throughout the cities of Rome to be used for cleanliness and relaxation.
Roman citizens would meet at the baths to socialize and exercise
The concept of baths connected Roman citizens and used heating measures with dome

18. Exit Ticket
How is Rome a classical civilization? Write the achievements of the Roman empire and discuss how this fits with the definition of classical civilization.

19. Gupta
Greece
Rome

20. Gupta
Greece
Rome
Arabic Numerals
Concept of Zero
Hospitals for people and animals
Asoka's edicts
Buddhism
Democracy
Architecture (Columns)
Philosophy
Socratic Method
Hippocratic Oath
History- Herodotus
Republic
Three Branches of government
Arches and Domes
Civil Service
Julian Calendar
Aqueduct