11.4

Question 1

For nearly 200 years, the Roman world enjoyed peace and prosperity. Lasted until about 180 A.D. Rome reached its height of power and this was known as Roman Peace.

Answer 1

Pax Romana

Question 2

Formerly called Octavian. He was determined to protect the empire. To do this, he created a professional army. It has about 150,000 soldiers.

Answer 2

Caeasar Agustus

Question 3

The 9,000 men select unit guarded the emperor.

Answer 3

Praetorian Guard

Question 4

governer

Answer 4

proconsul

Question 5

Murdered people and spent money recklessly

Answer 5

Caligula

Question 6

He became emperor. He restored order, but treated harshly anyone who opposed Roman rule. He began the construction of the Colesseum.

Answer 6

Vespasian

Question 7

In 79 A.D., the volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted destroying this city.

Answer 7

Pompeii

Question 8

made money available so that poor children could receive an education. He expanded Rome to its maximum size.

Answer 8

Trajan

Question 9

made Roman laws easier for ordinary citizens to understand and make the empire’s boundaries easier to defend.

Answer 9

Hadrian

Question 10

to bring water from the country to the city.

Answer 10

Aqueducts

Question 11

they grew grapes and olives to make olive oil. Also grain.

Answer 11

farmers

Question 12

flourished.. By 100 A.D., a common Roman system of money was used within the empire.

Answer 12

trade

Question 13

extended throughout the empire. The roads allowed the Romans to communicate and move armies and goods easily.

Answer 13

roads