HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Pax Romana
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Civic Duty
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -With the demise of the Republic, the government was in ruin. Emperor Augustus had gained political and military control and built an empire. He secured the borders, stabilized the economy, and brought a sense of peace.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Pax Romana which translates to Roman Peace, was a 200-year period in Roman history associated with great peace, stability, and economic prosperity spanning from 27 BCE. to 180 CE.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Pax Romana, or “Roman Peace, ‘’ is commonly defined as the period running from the foundation of the Roman imperial system under Augustus Caesar from 27 BCE until around180 CE, with the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Detailed explanation-4: -Under the “Pax Romana”, meaning “the peace of Rome”, inhabitants of conquered lands were not automatically considered Roman citizens. But they were subject to Roman laws and paid Roman taxes. Some of these paid for public utilities, like roads and waterworks – being part of the empire did have some advantages.