Should the Pax Romana be considered the Golden Age of the Roman Empire?

The Golden Age of Rome is also considered the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. This period of time marked the prime years of Ancient Rome, beginning in 27 B.C.E. and lasting until 180 C.E. The Pax Romana began when Augustus came into power. During this era, the economy, arts, architecture and even commerce, flourished.

How did the Pax Augusta Augustan peace or Pax Romana influence the arts?

How did the Pax Augusta (Augustan Peace) or Pax Romana influence the arts? During this time emperors commissioned a huge number of public works, and they also commissioned portraits and monuments meant to mold public opinion. During the Republican years, portraits of elders were the norm.

How was Christianity originally perceived in the Roman Empire?

Originally, Christianity was a small, unorganized sect that promised personal salvation after death. Salvation was possible through belief in Jesus as the son of God—the same God the Jews believed in. Eventually, Christianity gained followers not only from Jewish communities, but from throughout the Roman world.

What effect did a uniform system of money have on the Pax Romana?

Questions 25-50

A	B
What effect did a uniform system of money have on the Pax Romana	expanded trade
2 social impacts of the Pax Romana	returned stability to social classes, increased emphasis on family
Rule by law describes what	all people and governments follow the same laws

How did the Pax Romana help the spread of Christianity?

Pax Romana (Roman Peace) is the term given to the long period of peace experienced by the Roman Empire during the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. The results of this peace (stable government, better communications systems, safer and easier travel, etc.) made it easier for the spread of the gospel.