Roman Navy - Nathan Shepard
... body of water which their empire surrounded. They made practical ships, formed an inventive, effective strategy, and made some incredible naval history. In the Roman navy there were two classes of ships. First were the merchant ships. By definition, a Roman merchant ship was anything that could floa ...
... body of water which their empire surrounded. They made practical ships, formed an inventive, effective strategy, and made some incredible naval history. In the Roman navy there were two classes of ships. First were the merchant ships. By definition, a Roman merchant ship was anything that could floa ...
The Punic Wars • Rome experienced three wars with Carthage
... In the second Punic war, Hamilcar, a Carthaginian leader, consolidated Spain under Carthage's rule. His son, Hannibal, attacked a Roman outpost in Spain, and then marched with elephants over both the Pyrenees and the Alps, and came close to the city of Rome itself. In panic, the citizens of Rome con ...
... In the second Punic war, Hamilcar, a Carthaginian leader, consolidated Spain under Carthage's rule. His son, Hannibal, attacked a Roman outpost in Spain, and then marched with elephants over both the Pyrenees and the Alps, and came close to the city of Rome itself. In panic, the citizens of Rome con ...
Chapter 4
... The vast extent of ancient Roman history—more than twelve hundred years—can be conveniently divided into three chief periods: the Monarchy (753 B.C.E.–510 B.C.E.); the Republic (509 B.C.E.–31 B.C.E.); and the Empire (31 B.C.E.–C.E. 476). The city of Rome was founded in the mid-8th century, around th ...
... The vast extent of ancient Roman history—more than twelve hundred years—can be conveniently divided into three chief periods: the Monarchy (753 B.C.E.–510 B.C.E.); the Republic (509 B.C.E.–31 B.C.E.); and the Empire (31 B.C.E.–C.E. 476). The city of Rome was founded in the mid-8th century, around th ...
Focus on Roman objects
... owner’s name Calpurnis Severus, who used the gem as a seal. It illustrates the Greek sack of Troy from Homer’s Odyssey and shows Odysseus ...
... owner’s name Calpurnis Severus, who used the gem as a seal. It illustrates the Greek sack of Troy from Homer’s Odyssey and shows Odysseus ...
Roman Towns and Homes
... Background Information Roman Towns In Ancient Roman towns and cities streets were narrow and space was limited so houses were usually small. They tried to make a limit to how high a building could be, and how much space there was between buildings. Roofs had to be flat and go between buildings to h ...
... Background Information Roman Towns In Ancient Roman towns and cities streets were narrow and space was limited so houses were usually small. They tried to make a limit to how high a building could be, and how much space there was between buildings. Roofs had to be flat and go between buildings to h ...
Rome: The Punic Wars - Kenston Local Schools
... Main argument was over Sicily War took time to start b/c Rome needed to build a navy to compete with Carthage (stole one of their boats and copied it). Developed “boarding bridges” to allow them to engage in hand-to-hand combat. Rome wins (sort of)- gets Sicily and forces Carthage to pay Reparations ...
... Main argument was over Sicily War took time to start b/c Rome needed to build a navy to compete with Carthage (stole one of their boats and copied it). Developed “boarding bridges” to allow them to engage in hand-to-hand combat. Rome wins (sort of)- gets Sicily and forces Carthage to pay Reparations ...
The Glory That Was
... they would engage us on ours. In many ways, the foreign policy of the United States today is almost identical to that of Republican Rome more than two thousand years ago. The best example of this similarity can be seen in the parallels between Rome’s Second Macedonian War (200-197 BC) and America’s ...
... they would engage us on ours. In many ways, the foreign policy of the United States today is almost identical to that of Republican Rome more than two thousand years ago. The best example of this similarity can be seen in the parallels between Rome’s Second Macedonian War (200-197 BC) and America’s ...
There were many consequences of Roman Imperialism, which aff
... ems of the Empire, Rome had also made many enemies, namely barbaric tribes, in due course of conquer ing lands. The Goths, Huns, Vandals, Franks, and many other tribes attacked the Roman Empire from al l sides, thus weakening its military, unity, and strength over a period of time. Another major and ...
... ems of the Empire, Rome had also made many enemies, namely barbaric tribes, in due course of conquer ing lands. The Goths, Huns, Vandals, Franks, and many other tribes attacked the Roman Empire from al l sides, thus weakening its military, unity, and strength over a period of time. Another major and ...
Ancient Rome - Spartanburg School District 2
... of its kind on Earth. It held 50,000 people. Festivities began at dawn and often lasted well into the night. The most popular events involved fighting between the gladiators. Weapons of the gladiators included: sword and shield, stick weighted with lead, net and trident and dagger As many as 2,000 m ...
... of its kind on Earth. It held 50,000 people. Festivities began at dawn and often lasted well into the night. The most popular events involved fighting between the gladiators. Weapons of the gladiators included: sword and shield, stick weighted with lead, net and trident and dagger As many as 2,000 m ...
Overseas Expansion during the Punic Wars
... home with his troops to defend Carthage against a Roman invasion and was defeated ...
... home with his troops to defend Carthage against a Roman invasion and was defeated ...
The Roman Republic
... the Romans fought their neighbors for land. About 600 BCE, a mysterious people, the Etruscans, took power in Rome. They spoke a language totally unlike any other in Italy. Although we have many examples of their writing, we can read very little of it. Where had they come from? Even today, no one is ...
... the Romans fought their neighbors for land. About 600 BCE, a mysterious people, the Etruscans, took power in Rome. They spoke a language totally unlike any other in Italy. Although we have many examples of their writing, we can read very little of it. Where had they come from? Even today, no one is ...
Daily Life of Romans
... Prostitutes and Gladiators Prostitutes were employed by brothels or low-class hotels. They would wear short tunics and brightly colored clothing. They paid taxes and there was never any embarrassment in going to a prostitute. Gladiators were well trained entertainers. Many were either criminals or f ...
... Prostitutes and Gladiators Prostitutes were employed by brothels or low-class hotels. They would wear short tunics and brightly colored clothing. They paid taxes and there was never any embarrassment in going to a prostitute. Gladiators were well trained entertainers. Many were either criminals or f ...
Lesson 3
... visit in a letter to a friend. In this excerpt from the letter, you can sense that Cicero is not comfortable with Caesar. ...
... visit in a letter to a friend. In this excerpt from the letter, you can sense that Cicero is not comfortable with Caesar. ...
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... Circle the correct answer. Highlight where you found the answers in the ...
... Circle the correct answer. Highlight where you found the answers in the ...
Roman Part 2 IG - Prairie Public Broadcasting
... meeting in his honor but a group of senators lead by Cassius and Brutus killed him on March 15th, 44 BCE. JULIUS CAESAR: A Roman dictator who conquered territories throughout Europe. He solidified his power when the senate appointed him dictator for life. Senators who opposed his life appointment ki ...
... meeting in his honor but a group of senators lead by Cassius and Brutus killed him on March 15th, 44 BCE. JULIUS CAESAR: A Roman dictator who conquered territories throughout Europe. He solidified his power when the senate appointed him dictator for life. Senators who opposed his life appointment ki ...
The Rise of Rome - msking-phs
... Government under the Republic Rome elects two consuls- one to lead army, one to direct government Senate- chosen from Roman upper class; makes tribunes democratic assemblies make laws for common people Dictators are leaders appointed in times of crisis (six months usually) ...
... Government under the Republic Rome elects two consuls- one to lead army, one to direct government Senate- chosen from Roman upper class; makes tribunes democratic assemblies make laws for common people Dictators are leaders appointed in times of crisis (six months usually) ...
Chapter 5 Final Activity
... Which of the following statements is true about Jesus of Nazareth? a. His teachings were rooted in Jewish tradition. b. He questioned the teachings of the Jewish prophets. c. He asked Paul to spread his teachings to gentiles. d. He encouraged Jews to reject Roman rule. To join the early Christian co ...
... Which of the following statements is true about Jesus of Nazareth? a. His teachings were rooted in Jewish tradition. b. He questioned the teachings of the Jewish prophets. c. He asked Paul to spread his teachings to gentiles. d. He encouraged Jews to reject Roman rule. To join the early Christian co ...