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What river runs through the city of Rome?
Tiber
Which emperor began the long period of peace and prosperity of Rome known as the Pax Romana?
Augustus (Octavian)
What is an aqueduct?
A channel that moves water over land.
What does it mean if an emperor is "deified" after death?
declared to be a god
What is one of Rome's great ENGINEERING legacies?
roads that connected the empire, aqueducts
What were the benefits of Romans making roads?
transport soldiers quickly, increased communication, more trade, supplied food quicker etc.
What was the road called that gave Rome access to China and central Asia?
The Silk Road
Where is Rome located?
Italy
A structure that carries water across a long distance over land
aqueduct
Which group of people did the Empire rely to farm the land?
Salves and poor laborers
What are some examples of Roman architecture?
aqueducts, baths, temples, stadiums, roads etc.
What is currency?
A system of money that does not change much in value over time.
Who is NOT an emperor of the Roman Empire?
Tiberius
Augustus
Nero
Mr. Young
What sea is the Roman Empire next to?
The Mediterranean Sea
Could slaves hold jobs like doctors and teachers?
yes!
About how long did the Pax Romana last?
200 years
