Era II Unit 6 WHI.6 Ancient Rome From Republic to Empire! Text in - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The student will apply social science skills to understand ancient Rome from about 700 B.C. (B.C.E.) to 500 A.D. (C.E.) in terms of its impact on Western civilization by • f) assessing the economic structure of Rome, Rome’s imperial conquests, and the Pax Romana;

VI. Conquests and the The Pax Romana • Following Augustus Caesar, the Roman Empire enjoyed 200 years of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana A. The Pax Romana= “The Roman Peace” 1. Two centuries of peace and prosperity under imperial rule 2. Expansion and solidification of Roman Empire

Palmyra, Syria

Rome; The Roman Empire (theater)

Rome; The Roman Empire (amphitheater in Tunisia)

Rome; The Roman Empire (Algeria)

Rome; The Roman Empire (Hadrian’s Villa)

Temple of Jupiter, Lebanon

The Pax Romana … 3. Economic impact: a) Uniform system of money (helps trade) b) Safe travel and trade on Roman roads c) Prosperity and stability 4. Social Impact: a) Returned stability to social classed b) Increased emphasis on the family 5. Political impact: a) Created a civil service b) Developed a uniform rule of law

ROME Diffusion: • Conquests and trade spread Roman cultural and technological achievements throughout the Empire Through time, as well: • Western civilization was influenced by the cultural achievements of Rome

B. Roman Contributions 1. Art/architecture: a) Pantheon • A Temple to “all gods” • The largest dome of the ancient world – The key ingredient in the Pantheon’s dome was the Roman invention of concrete!

Roman Contributions… then now

Roman Contributions… • Art/ architecture: b) Coliseum • Site of thousands of free gladiatorial “games” • The nearby Hippodrome (Race Track) also provided free entertainment

Roman Contributions… then now

Roman Contributions… then now

Roman Contributions…

ROME; Contributions c) The Forum- public meeting space – The Roman version of social media

Roman Contributions... 2. Technology: a) Roads

ROME

Roman Contributions… • Technology: b) Aqueducts

ROME; Contributions • Technology: c) Roman arches

Roman Arch, France