WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During which emperor’s reign did the Pax Romana begin?
A
Caesar Augustus
B
Julius Caesar
C
Pompey
D
Mark Anthony
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pax Romana, (Latin: “Roman Peace”) a state of comparative tranquillity throughout the Mediterranean world from the reign of Augustus (27 bce–14 ce) to the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161 –180 ce).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Pax Romana started after Augustus, then Octavian, met and defeated Mark Antony in the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE. Augustus created a junta of the greatest military magnates and gave himself the titular honor. By binding together these leading magnates into a single title, he eliminated the prospect of civil war.

Detailed explanation-3: -Augustus | PBS. Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c. 62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that, over the next century, would transform Rome, for better and worse.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, a territory that large caused many difficulties, many of them costly-riots, rebellions and insurrections were rampant. The solution to many of these problems came under the astute leadership of Emperor Augustus-it was called the Pax Romana or Roman Peace.

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