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A Vast Empire

A Vast Empire. Pgs. 358-363. Between 27 BC and the AD 180’s the Roman Empire grew to control all of the land surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Why Did Rome Expand their Empire so much?. Read Pg. 358 to find out. What Caused Trade to Increase?. How did Currency Help Roman Trade Grow?.

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A Vast Empire

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  1. A Vast Empire Pgs. 358-363

  2. Between 27 BC and the AD 180’s the Roman Empire grew to control all of the land surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

  3. Why Did Rome Expand their Empire so much? Read Pg. 358 to find out

  4. What Caused Trade to Increase? How did Currency Help Roman Trade Grow? EFFECTS: • CAUSES: Trade

  5. First 200 Years of the Roman Empire • Period of Peace • Lasted until AD 180 • Characteristics: • Stable government • Organized military • During this time: • Population grew • Trade increased • Many grew wealthy PaxRomana

  6. Big trading cities often had a large population • Poor Romans in cities lived in crowded and not so nice houses • Lots of entertainment in the cities: Chariot races, bath houses, gladiator fights, monuments and temples • More people lived in the country than in the cities • Rural areas: people farmed • Large farms and Villas (county homes for rich Romans) scattered • Vacation home where they lived it up and had slaves and big parties Cities

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