| Term | Definition |
| Length of Pax Romana | 270 years |
| Pax Romana | Roman Peace |
| Emperors through the Pax Romana | Augustus Caesar to Marcus Aurelius |
| Pax Romana was the longest period of | peace and stability in the world |
| Strong Government revised the | laws of Rome to meet the needs of the new empire |
| Strong Economy | widespread trade and transportation |
| Strong Military | Controlled the provinces |
| Government | strongest unifying force in the empire |
| The government... | maintained order, enforced laws, defend the frontiers, provided relief during natural disasters - fires and earthquakes |
| Emperor ran the government | appointed officals to the provinces, provincial governors |
| Provincial Governors | responsible for all aspects of governing and the prosperity of the provinces |