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Analyzing the Pax Romana in the Roman Empire

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on the Pax Romana, encouraging students to interpret primary sources and evaluate their usefulness.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Empire
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Pax Romana
#Explain the significance of the Pax Romana in Roman history
#Compare different perspectives on Roman peace and stability
#Analyze the reliability and purpose of primary sources

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Analyzing the Pax Romana in the Roman Empire

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Pax Romana

Source A: Roman Historian's Account of the Pax Romana

"The Pax Romana, a period of peace and prosperity, was maintained through effective governance and the strength of the Roman army. During this time, trade flourished, borders remained secure, and Roman culture spread across the empire. Citizens enjoyed stability and relative safety, which allowed arts and infrastructure to develop. However, some argue that this peace was maintained through force and control, often at the expense of local peoples' freedom. The period lasted approximately 200 years, marking one of the most stable eras in Roman history." Provenance: Tacitus, circa 100 AD, Roman historian's account

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Questions

1.
Explain what Source A says about the Pax Romana. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the positive and negative views about the Pax Romana presented in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the provenance of Source A and discuss how it might affect its usefulness. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyze how reliable Source A is as evidence of the actual conditions during the Pax Romana. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Compare Source A with what you already know about the Pax Romana from your studies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain why some historians might disagree with the positive portrayal of the Pax Romana in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Assess how useful Source A is for understanding the overall impact of the Pax Romana on Roman citizens. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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