Pax Romana

happened before. The Greeks were known for were their crowd pleasing Olympic games. Ultimately the end of greece was due to overpopulation which lead to the spread of diseases. After its decline, Rome raised with A 200- year time of peace called the Pax Romana after surviving the 3 brutal Punic Wars. Like the Greeks, the Romans had forms of entertainment…

2200 BCE China’s Xia Dynasty rises Minoan society rise 2000 BCE Indo Europeans began to build settlements in the Italian peninsula A sophisticated society of Minoans arose from the island of Crete 1800 BCE Bronze metallurgy brought by the Etruscans in Rome 1766 BCE Xia Dynasty decline China’s Shang Dynasty rises 1628 BCE Volcanic eruption on the island of Thera destroyed almost everything 1600 BCE Mycenaean society rises Mycenaeans began trade with Minoans and learned about…

When most people think of history they probaly think of the past presidents, or maybe intersting geographic features of their country. People don’t often think of history from other places around the world, but if you do, you would find out about the great ancient Romans. To start, the main part of Rome (Italy) was located on one giant peninsula (Apennine Peninsula) and consisted of many rivers and mountains. Also, instead of presidents in ancient Rome, they had dictators, for the most part. Two…

founded by augustus who vanquished the men that killed his uncle Julius ceaser once he finished his conquest to a civil war he created one of the most well known empires to date, the roman empire. He created his own line of emporers and created the pax romana a time of piece and tranquility. The following was harsh after agustus leading all the way to the decline when in mid 300 a.d when the empire fell and collapsed. In conclusion romee lived for many years and was one of the longest living…

achievements were expanding his empire, creating a less complex currency system and measurement system. In Document E the author states, "Ceasar Augustus ruled the Roman Empire from 27 B.C.E to 14 B.C.E; expanding the size of the empire and beginning the Pax Romana - a period of stability and peace." Ceasar Augustus did many things that helped his empire tremendously, he expanded…

Interesting Augutus Facts The name Augustus means exalted one. He was born to Gaius Octavius Thurinus in Velletri (20 miles or 32 kilometers rounded from Rome) Augustus was the founder of the Roman Principate. The 1st emperor of Rome was Augustus. Augustus's full name is Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus. His father was a senator and governor. The Triumvirate is an agreement to share Rome's territories evenly between the three of them. Antony landed up getting the East. Lepidus got Africa…

Rome losing 3 legions. Augustus further decided to accept defeat. But one could argue that Augustus was mostly concerned with establishing peace and stability as long as no one contested him. His victory at Actium against Marc Antony resulted in Pax Romana or Roman Peace…

Ancient Rome was one of the more well known empires in history. Even though there were some disputes within Rome as it was growing, they still were able to expand and build an even larger empire and even reach, what historians call the ¨Pax Romana¨, which was their time of peace among the people. In about 750 BCE there were no signs of infighting and everything was going smoothly. However, under the surface of what was going on, these old disputes were almost all about their government. Rome…

The Persecution of the Early Church This article will summarize the reign of the Emperor Valerian from A.D. 253-260 and his policy that lead to the persecution of the church. Emperor Valerian reigned for seven years. At the onset of his rule the Emperor had a positive attitude toward Christians however this changed suddenly resulting in two edicts. Valerian ordered Christian clergy to make sacrifices to Romans gods or be banished. One year later, the second order changed and…

Imperial Rome (31 B.C.E. -476 C.E.) and Han China (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.) are likely the two most well known empires of the time period Because of their large size and influence. When describing methods of political control, the two mirrored each other in many ways but, in some respects, had contradicting ideas. The methods of political control used by Imperial Rome and Han China were similar regarding their use of political theologies to justify leadership, their centrally structured government,…