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Flashcards in Pax Romana: Roads and Communication Deck (7)
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1
Q

Roman roads

A
  • ability to move goods
  • paved roads (50,000+ miles)
  • shipping and trade
  • safe
2
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system of communication

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  • Latin was the common language

- postal system

3
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economy

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  • single money system: denarius
  • strong tax collection
  • organized government
  • census every 5 years
  • farming and trade
4
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services

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  • city life
  • aqueducts (water delivery)
  • trash collection
  • public baths
  • entertainment
5
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aqueducts

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  • water system

- twelve miles

6
Q

discouraging rebellion

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  • carrot and the stick
  • opportunity and citizenship
  • large, professional military
  • advanced technology
  • quick access to all parts of the Empire
7
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conquered lands

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  • allowed conquered cultures to keep local traditions and gods

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