The Golden Era

Trajan's Rule and the Roman Empire

• Under Trajan's rule, the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent of approximately 1.7 million square miles.
• Trajan's reign is characterized by military expansion, significant construction projects, and the introduction of welfare programs for citizens.

Spiritual Movements

• An underground spiritual movement gaining momentum during Trajan’s rule is primarily associated with early Christianity, which emphasized personal faith and community over traditional Roman religious practices.

Geographic Reach

• During Trajan's rule, the Roman Empire stretched from Britain in the west to Mesopotamia in the east, and from the Rhine River in the north to North Africa in the south.

Population Statistics

• The approximate population of the Roman Empire during Trajan's rule was around 60 million people, making it one of the largest empires in history at that time.