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Teaching Pax Romana

Pax Romana

This 200-year period saw peace and economic prosperity throughout the empire, which reached its peak in land area. It spanned from England in the north to Morocco in the south and Iraq in the east. Its population also grew to an estimated 70 million people. This was about one-third of the world’s entire population.\n\nIt was a time of prosperity and peace. Roman citizens were relatively secure. The government generally maintained law, order, and stability.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Can a great empire like Rome last forever? Why or why not?
STANDARDS:
RH.2 - Main Ideas

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

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