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Bell Ringer 3/14/14

Bell Ringer 3/14/14. Get you Workbook tear out WB pg. 136 Complete Workbook pg. 136 Take out Homework - Workbook pg. 143. The Emperors and Roman Peace. Chapter 11 Section 1. Augustus. In 30 BC, Augustus the first emperor of the Roman empire He stabilized the empire by:

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Bell Ringer 3/14/14

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  1. Bell Ringer 3/14/14 • Get you Workbook tear out WB pg. 136 • Complete Workbook pg. 136 • Take out Homework - Workbook pg. 143

  2. The Emperors and Roman Peace Chapter 11 Section 1

  3. Augustus • In 30 BC, Augustus the first emperor of the Roman empire • He stabilized the empire by: • He shrank the size of the army and • raised soldiers pay, • brought peace to Rome which boosted the economy, • and he fought corruption

  4. Other Emperors • Rome was now considered a monarchy because a law was passed saying the emperor had total power • There was no set way to choose a new emperor • Other Emperors • Some emperors built aqueducts, public baths, temples, stadiums, and other large buildings • Other emperors were cruel. Nero was known for persecuting Christians

  5. Pax Romana • Pax Romana was a long period of peace and prosperity that lasted from 30 BCE to 180 AD

  6. Rome’s Practical Achievements • Roman Roads: • In the Roman Empire Romans built more than 50,000 miles of paved roads • Roads were built mainly so soldiers could march quickly from place to place • Soldiers work on road when they’re not fighting • Sped up communication, government, and trade

  7. Architecture • Romans developed concrete and used it to build large structures covered with domes • They also built large bridges by using a rounded arches

  8. Aqueducts and Water • Roman engineers designed water systems to supply towns with clean water • In the city, the water flowed into public fountains and some wealthy people had it piped directly into their homes • Sewers were built to carry waste away from the city

  9. The Roman Economy

  10. Trade, Agriculture, and Crafts • The Roman navy stopped piracy in the Mediterranean Sea making trade by sea safer. Ships carried grain, wine, olive oil, and pottery • Farming was the base of the Roman Empire. The most important crops were grains like wheat • Farmers in Roman provinces grew rich from trade with Rome • Skilled Roman craftsmen made cloth, glass, pottery, metalwork, and ships.

  11. Currency • Rome’s currency did not change in value much which made it easier to conduct long distance trade.

  12. Greco-Roman Culture • A culture developed in the Roman empire that included Greek and Roman elements. • Roman practices – public baths and worshiping the emperor • Greek practices – plays by Greek authors, and studying Greek philosophy

  13. Government and Culture • Roman colonies looked like Rome in many ways. Each one had a forum, amphitheater, and baths • The government spread Roman culture by allowing more people to become Roman citizens. • Roman citizens lived under Roman law, used Roman courts to settle disputes, and male citizens could serve in the Roman army.

  14. Army Life • Roman soldiers spread Greco-Roman culture. • Those who served far away from Rome often married women they met in those places and settled where they served. • Military posts grew into towns that were filled with Greco-Roman culture.

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