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| − | Pax Romana is [[Latin]] for 'Roman Peace'. From 27 to 180 AD, the [[Roman Empire]] enjoyed peace and prosperity, as well as good rulers and no war. | + | Pax Romana is [[Latin]] for 'Roman Peace'. From 27 to 180 AD, the [[Roman Empire]] enjoyed peace and prosperity, as well as good rulers and no war. The Roman empire was ruled by the [[Five Good Emperors]], who were chosen for talent rather than family connections. |
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| − | + | '''During the Pax Romana:''' | |
| − | Pax Romana | + | * The system of roads greatly improved |
| − | + | * Aqueducts brought water from the mountains to Roman cities | |
| − | + | * Christianity spread through the Roman empire | |
| − | + | * The Roman alphabet became the basis for the western world alphabet. | |
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Revision as of 19:22, January 15, 2007
Pax Romana is Latin for 'Roman Peace'. From 27 to 180 AD, the Roman Empire enjoyed peace and prosperity, as well as good rulers and no war. The Roman empire was ruled by the Five Good Emperors, who were chosen for talent rather than family connections.
During the Pax Romana:
- The system of roads greatly improved
- Aqueducts brought water from the mountains to Roman cities
- Christianity spread through the Roman empire
- The Roman alphabet became the basis for the western world alphabet.