Roman Emperors
Added Egypt, northern Spain, and large parts of central Europe to the empire.
Augustus
Created a network of roads that facilitated trade
Augustus
Developed the postal and census systems
Augustus
Issued new coins for trade
Augustus
Rome's first emperor
Augustus
Ruled from 27 BCE- 14 CE
Augustus
Created Constantinople as the eastern empire's new capital
Constantine
Introduced the gold coin, solidus; a basic currency for centuries
Constantine
Issued the Edict of Milan, granting freedom of worship
Constantine
Ruled from 306 CE- 337 CE
Constantine
Was the first Christian emperor
Constantine
Created an administrative branch of the government, known today as the bureaucracy
Diocletian
Divided the empire to rule efficiently, managing the east while Maximan governed the west.
Diocletian
Fixed prices to control inflation
Diocletian
Forced farmers to remain on their land to ensure food production for the empire
Diocletian
Ruled from 284 CE- 305 CE
Diocletian
Took the army out of politics
Diocletian
Built a defensive wall in Britain, known as Hadrian's Wall, to ward off invaders
Hadrian
Established cities in Egypt, Greece, and the Balkans
Hadrian
Rebuilt the Pantheon, which had been destroyed by fire
Hadrian
Ruled from 117 CE- 138 CE
Hadrian
Spent more than half of his reign traveling the provinces and overseeing their administration
Hadrian
Was best known for his construction projects
Hadrian
Abolished harsh civil laws that mistreated citizens, minors, and slaves
Marcus Aurelius
Improved inheritance laws; a philosopher
Marcus Aurelius
Ruled from 161 CE- 180 CE
Marcus Aurelius
Successfully defended the empire against German invaders
Marcus Aurelius
Views were published in a work called the Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
Created large public works projects that built bridges, harbors, and aqueducts.
Trajan
Expanded the Roman empire all the way to the Persian Gulf
Trajan
His nomination by the generals showed the educated men from across the empire could reach Rome's highest office.
Trajan
Ruled from 98 CE- 117 CE
Trajan
Was generous to the populace, reducing taxes, and creating a new welfare program for children.
Trajan
