What was the period of relative peace during the British Empire called?
Pax Romana
Pax Britannica
Pax Americana
Pax Mongolica
Answer
The period of relative peace during the British Empire, when it became the global hegemon, was called Pax Britannica, which means "British Peace" in Latin. This era lasted from 1815 to 1914 and saw Britain exerting control over many regions through its dominance in world trade.
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