Chapter 9 Section 4 The Early Roman Empire

1. Chapter 9 Section 4The Early Roman Empire Pages 444 - 451

2. Section Goals • You will explain how Augustus was able to create an era of prosperity • You will identify the Roman rulers who succeeded (came after) Augustus • You will describe the effects of roads, aqueducts & a common currency had on the Roman Empire • You will explain how the Romans created a republic

3. 1) What is the Pax Romana? A long era of peace for the Roman Empire that began when Augustus ruled Pax Romana means Roman peace The Early Empire

4. 2) What did Augustus achieve? Built a permanent army to protect Rome conquered new territories in Europe, fed the poor, rebuilt Rome, encouraged art and learning, Reformed the tax system to create fair taxes The Early Empire

5. 3) Who came after Augustus? Julio Claudian emperors- Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero Caligula – mental illness caused him to act strange & be cruel to people Nero – also very mean – killed his wives & mother – did nothing when Rome burned The Early Empire

6. 4) Who is Vespasian? Became emperor in 69 A.D. Brought peace back to Rome after long period of fighting started to build the Colosseum The Early Empire

7. 5) Who are the “good emperors”? Nerva, Trajan, Antoninus Pius, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius These rulers had nearly a century of prosperity in Rome They did not abuse their power The Early Empire

8. 6) What are some accomplishments of the “good emperors”? Trajan gave money to help the poor to help educate the children & expanded the roman empire to its largest size Hadrian made Roman law easier to interpret & understand Antoinius Pius passed laws to help orphans The Early Empire Hadrian’s Wall marked the northern border of the Roman Empire in Great Britain

9. 7) What is an Aqueduct? A human made channel built for carrying water long distances Brought water to all parts of the Empire Some of the Roman aqueducts still exist. The Early Empire

10. 8) What unified the Roman empire? The Roman empire was one of the largest in history Covered 3.5 million miles & its people spoke many different languages The people were united through common Roman law, Roman rule, and a shared identity as Romans The Early Empire

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12. 9) What was vital(important) to the economy of Rome? Rome had a common currency – everyone worked with the same money Common money helped set common values for goods Rome also had an extensive(large) system of roads that connected all parts of the empire The Early Empire

13. Hadrian Caligula Currency Pax Romana aqueduct One of 5 “good emperors” Had mental illness A system of money A long era of peace A channel to carry water Stuff for your Quiz

14. 1) What big construction project did Vespasian begin during his rule? 2) What 2 things were vital to Rome’s trade economy? 3) What 3 things helped to unify the people of the Roman Empire? 4) Which emperor expanded Rome to its largest size? 5) What did Augustus create to help protect Rome? Stuff for your Quiz

15. 1) The Colosseum 2) a common currency & a good road system 3) common law, Roman rule & a shared identity as Romans 4) Trajan – expanded empire to largest size 5) a permanent army Stuff For your Quiz