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 **Aqueducts**    **Coliseum**    **Emperor**    **Slaves** **Roads** **Soldiers weapons and supplies** **Picture page** iRome’s Guide to a Great Roman Emperor: Trajan… The people here at iRome decided that if you were doing to travel to Ancient Rome, then you definitely should know about a very important Roman Emperor: Trajan. 3 Quick Facts About Trajan:  §  He was the first non-Italian emperor (Spanish)  §  He was considered a “model emperor”  §  He was named the heir of Nerva, to much public disappointment. __ What You Need To Know __ If you happen to pop into Rome around the time of the reign of Trajan, then you definitely need to know a few things. First off, Trajan was a war general, so don’t go near any of his war targets (mainly Dacia and surrounding areas). Also, in Rome itself, you would find a great, luxurious lifestyle, because Trajan cared deeply for the common citizens. You could probably get a good job as a merchant, a fisherman, of a politician, even as a slave, thanks to Trajan. Rome flourished under Trajan, and he even gave a lot of his power to the Senate! Even when Trajan died, Rome held his principles, making life great for the common man (taxes aside).

Modern Connection- A lot of Trajan's ideas are carried on to today. The United States is based off the idea that all citizens be treated fairly and well. Also, many polititians of today used to be war heroes (John McCain).