Storiascopio · Era 6 of 12 · primary year 5
The Pax Romana
27 BC – AD 180 · Roman Empire, around the Mediterranean
In short
After so many civil wars, Augustus began a long period of peace inside the empire that lasted about two centuries. The borders were defended by the legions, while inside the empire people could travel and trade in reasonable safety. A shared currency, good roads and Latin as a widely spoken language united peoples who lived very far apart. There were still wars on the borders, though, and that calm was also kept by the strength of the armies.
Why it matters These peaceful years helped cities, trade and the exchange of ideas to grow from Britain to Syria.
Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, “Pax Romana”
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about 753 BCEvent 15 of 25AD 476
Your turn
Name ______________________ Class ______ Date __________
When did it happen? Find the date at the top and write it here:
Tell it in your own words: what happened?
Draw the scene below.
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