PAX -- A DEFINITION

The textbook wrongly assumes everyone has had the time and inclination to familiarize themselves with a wide range of Latin terms and so does not give students a definition for Pax. So, I will. Pax is Latin for "peace," and accordingly we speak of Pax Romana (the peace brought about by the Roman Empire), Pax Britannica (the limited peace brought about by the British Empire of the 19th century within the its borders). In thinking about the significance of pax mongolica, think about what profitable activities are more possible during peaceful times rather than during war.