Ancient Rome HIST 422 Week 7

Week 7 Set

What was the Pax Romana?

A long period of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Roman Empire.

Which emperor expanded Rome to its greatest territorial extent?

Trajan

What region did Trajan conquer?

Dacia

Which emperor shifted Rome from expansion to defense?

Hadrian

Who built Hadrian's Wall?

Hadrian

Why was Hadrian's Wall built?

To defend Roman Britain from northern tribes.

What famous temple was rebuilt under Hadrian?

The Pantheon

Who governed Bithynia-Pontus and wrote to Trajan?

Pliny the Younger

Why did Trajan reject Pliny's request for a fire brigade?

He feared political factions or secret societies.

What was the Alimenta?

An early Roman welfare program begun under Nerva.

What did wealthy Romans often fund for their communities?

Baths, aqueducts, temples, theaters, and other public works.

Which Roman writer is famous for his satires about life in Rome?

Juvenal

Where were gladiatorial games held?

The Colosseum

Where were chariot races held?

The Circus Maximus

Who was known as the philosopher emperor?

Marcus Aurelius

What book did Marcus Aurelius write?

Meditations

What philosophy did Marcus Aurelius follow?

Stoicism

What virtues are emphasized in Stoicism?

Reason, self-control, duty, and virtue.

What responsibilities did Roman governors have?

Managing finances, public works, infrastructure, and reporting to the emperor.

What broader trend marks the end of Marcus Aurelius' reign?

The end of the Pax Romana and increasing frontier pressures.