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Do Now:
• Take out Left Side #33
• Define: > Roman Empire
> Province
Homework:
Left Side #34
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• Use Atlas pages 36­37 • Worksheet 20a, #1
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The Roman Empire
Pg. 34
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A. Augustus
1. Pax Romana a)
b) 2. Intelligent
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B. Governing Conquered Peoples
1. 2.
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A. Augustus
1. Pax Romana
a) 200 year period of peace
b) Trade with Asia and Africa are easier as empire expands
2. Intelligent
a) Listened to the Senate and did not act too much like a king 7
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B. Governing Conquered People
1. Divided empire into provinces with own Roman governors and armies
2. Treated people with respect
a) Many conquered people adopted Roman culture and language
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Exit Question:
• Was Augustus a good ruler? • Why or why not?
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