Pax Romana: Roads and Communication Flashcards
1
Q
Roman roads
A
- ability to move goods
- paved roads (50,000+ miles)
- shipping and trade
- safe
2
Q
system of communication
A
- Latin was the common language
- postal system
3
Q
economy
A
- single money system: denarius
- strong tax collection
- organized government
- census every 5 years
- farming and trade
4
Q
services
A
- city life
- aqueducts (water delivery)
- trash collection
- public baths
- entertainment
5
Q
aqueducts
A
- water system
- twelve miles
6
Q
discouraging rebellion
A
- carrot and the stick
- opportunity and citizenship
- large, professional military
- advanced technology
- quick access to all parts of the Empire
7
Q
conquered lands
A
- allowed conquered cultures to keep local traditions and gods
