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Pax Romana and Silk Road

Roman soldiers and Silk Road traders

📚 Part 1: Understanding Key Terms

I can... identify the meaning of Pax Romana and explain the importance of the Silk Road.

1. What does "Pax Romana" mean?

Roman War

Roman Peace

Roman Empire

Roman Army

2. How long did the Pax Romana last?

50 years

100 years

200 years

500 years

3. The Silk Road was mainly used for:

War and fighting

Trade and business

Farming only

Building cities

4. Which items were traded on the Silk Road? (Check all that apply)

Silk cloth

Spices

Gold and silver

Ideas and religions

✏️ Part 2: Making Connections

I can... explain how peace helped trade grow between different cultures.

5. Fill in the blanks:

During the Pax Romana, there was __________ in the Roman Empire. This helped __________ grow along roads like the Silk Road. People could travel safely to buy and sell __________.

6. How did the Pax Romana help the Silk Road? Write 2-3 sentences.
7. Name two things that spread along the Silk Road besides goods:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

🎨 Part 3: Think and Create

I can... show my understanding by creating examples and making comparisons.

8. Draw or describe one item you would trade if you lived during the Silk Road times. Explain why someone would want it.
9. Extension: Compare the Silk Road to modern trade. How do we trade goods between countries today? What is similar and different?

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