The Roman Empire The Five Good Emperors Nerva

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The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire

The Five Good Emperors – Nerva – appointed by the senate and backed by

The Five Good Emperors – Nerva – appointed by the senate and backed by the army – Trajan – expanded the empire – Hadrian – fortified the borders – Antonius Pius – maintained prosperity – Marcus Aurelius – the philosopher emperor • His death marks the end of the Pax Romana and empire’s decline

Pax Romana: “Roman Peace” • Time of peace & prosperity • Lasted 270 years

Pax Romana: “Roman Peace” • Time of peace & prosperity • Lasted 270 years in Rome (27 B. C. - 180 A. D. ) • Started with the reign of Augustus • Stabilized the frontier • glorified Rome

Pax Romana – Economy base on agriculture and trade • 90% of people farmed

Pax Romana – Economy base on agriculture and trade • 90% of people farmed • Traded w/ Persia, China, India etc. – Empire: Spain to Middle East& from North Africa to Britain. – Non-citizen allowed in the military.

Life in Rome • Boys were favored over girls – girls were given the

Life in Rome • Boys were favored over girls – girls were given the feminine form of their father’s name • Slavery was important part of Roman life – conquered people and could be bought or sold – strong slaves were forced to be gladiators • the rich lived extravagantly • the poor barely survived – most unemployed – government gave out daily rations – games in the Coliseum was used to distract the poor.

Circus Maximus—chariot races

Circus Maximus—chariot races

Coliseum—home of gladiator fights

Coliseum—home of gladiator fights

Roman Forum • Central area of Rome • Business Center – Commerce, business, religion,

Roman Forum • Central area of Rome • Business Center – Commerce, business, religion, justice, politics

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