Introduction to World History to 1600 (Terran) - #6

[abe-no-seimei.livejournal.com]

Introduction to World History to 1600 (Terran)
Wednesday 1:00-3:00 pm

Into the classroom, Seimei glides effortlessly, posting his scroll for the class discussion. Stepping back, he moves to the corner of the room to monitor the conversations with an idle smile.

Discuss the positive impacts emperor Augustus had on Rome during his reign.

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[maias-notebook.livejournal.com]

*Raises hand* He decreed that all the world should be taxed it was the first recorded mass tax collection in the history of the known world.

[lisacuddy.livejournal.com]

Lisa raises her hand.

"Rome achieved great glory under Octavian/Augustus. He restored peace after 100 years of civil war; maintained an honest government and a sound currency system; extended the highway system connecting Rome with its far-flung empire; developed an efficient postal service; fostered free trade among the provinces; and built many bridges, aqueducts and buildings adorned with beautiful works of art created in the classical style. Literature flourished with writers including Virgil, Horace, Ovid, and Livy all living under the emperor's patronage.

The empire expanded under Augustus with his generals subduing Spain, Gaul (now France), Panonia and Dalmatia (now parts of Hungary and Croatia). He annexed Egypt and most of southwestern Europe up to the Danube River. After his death, the people the Roman Empire worshipped Augustus as a god."


[ooc: copied and pasted.]

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

((ooc: Augustus was a title, not a name.))

[absolutesnark]

*arrives in class, but can't concentrate as she has other things on her mind*

[sakuracchyan.livejournal.com]

Sakura slid into class, taking a seat and again taking notes. She really needed to brush up on her history skills... Rather than make an incorrect statement, she resigned herself to nod at the other's comments.

[bloodyrockgod]

Charlie raises his hand. "He was the founder of the pax Romana, I think? Rome controlled so much of the known world by the end of his reign that they didn't have anybody to fight for a while."

[sensethevisions]

A note is delivered to Professor Seimei.

"Phoebe Halliwell will not be in class today as she is feeling very ill. Could you please have someone deliver her homework to East Attic as she is not leaving her room."


[[OOC: Feel free to ask someone in the class to take her homework to her. She really isn't leaving her dorm right now.]]

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

"Um, I remember this guy, didn't he take over after Ceaser? And establish peace, more or less? Something like that."

[forlornslayer.livejournal.com]

Buffy takes notes on everything that is being said and every so often contributes to the conversation. Her homework for next week is done already so she turns everything in.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Augustus was traditionally considered the greatest Roman emperor. Augustus is actually a title, meaning "revered one" which he aquired in 27BC.

In exchange for near absolute power, he gave Rome 40 years of civic peace and increasing prosperity, celebrated in history as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. He created Rome's first permanent army and navy and stationed the legions along the Empire's borders, where they could not meddle in politics. A special unit, the Praetorian Guard, garrisoned Rome and protected the Emperor's person. He also reformed Rome's finance and tax systems.

[deirdreofamber.livejournal.com]

*in back of class, taking notes*