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Slide 1 - tascleopatra
... • He took Philopator (lover of his father) as an official title (perhaps to emphasize the legitimate side of his ancestry) • 6 yrs later Cleopatra was born (70-69 BC); at this time there was disagreement in Rome over whether Egypt should be annexed (Julius Caesar seems to have been in favor) ...
... • He took Philopator (lover of his father) as an official title (perhaps to emphasize the legitimate side of his ancestry) • 6 yrs later Cleopatra was born (70-69 BC); at this time there was disagreement in Rome over whether Egypt should be annexed (Julius Caesar seems to have been in favor) ...
Idealised Past and Contested Tradition: Claudian`s Panegyric
... warrior scions of Severus. Citizen as you are, deign to enter this company”23. However, since there ought to be no gap between past and present times, Claudian severely condemns innovations initiated by emperors during the 4th century as tyrannical and non-Roman forms of government. To some extent, ...
... warrior scions of Severus. Citizen as you are, deign to enter this company”23. However, since there ought to be no gap between past and present times, Claudian severely condemns innovations initiated by emperors during the 4th century as tyrannical and non-Roman forms of government. To some extent, ...
Chapter 9: The Rise of Rome
... between these towns. These roads allowed troops to travel swiftly to any place in their growing territory. To rule their new conquests, the Romans created the Roman Confederation. Under this system, Romans granted full citizenship to some peoples, especially other Latins. They could vote and partici ...
... between these towns. These roads allowed troops to travel swiftly to any place in their growing territory. To rule their new conquests, the Romans created the Roman Confederation. Under this system, Romans granted full citizenship to some peoples, especially other Latins. They could vote and partici ...
Roman Society
... to show, and cost was of little importance. It was important, for instance, to have well dressed, good looking slaves greet visitors and create an immediate impression of the wealth of the household. Adding to the complexity of Rome’s slave society was the fact that freedmen frequently owned slaves ...
... to show, and cost was of little importance. It was important, for instance, to have well dressed, good looking slaves greet visitors and create an immediate impression of the wealth of the household. Adding to the complexity of Rome’s slave society was the fact that freedmen frequently owned slaves ...
Julius Caesar
... Some senators begin to conspire. . . Brutus, Caesar’s friend who believes that he must act against Caesar for the good of Rome Casca, who hates the ordinary citizens of Rome yet is jealous because they love Caesar and not him Cassius, a greedy and jealous man who wants to take drastic measures to ke ...
... Some senators begin to conspire. . . Brutus, Caesar’s friend who believes that he must act against Caesar for the good of Rome Casca, who hates the ordinary citizens of Rome yet is jealous because they love Caesar and not him Cassius, a greedy and jealous man who wants to take drastic measures to ke ...
The Second Punic War June 2012
... help from allies as Hannibal went round Italy taking them one by one, but wearing out his limited resources initial delays had lost Hannibal momentum while failure to get Rome to ransom prisoners knocked his confidence; receiving approaches from disgruntled Roman allies he set out to secure the othe ...
... help from allies as Hannibal went round Italy taking them one by one, but wearing out his limited resources initial delays had lost Hannibal momentum while failure to get Rome to ransom prisoners knocked his confidence; receiving approaches from disgruntled Roman allies he set out to secure the othe ...
Roman Britain - British Museum
... La Tène art styles spread (from 450 BC) until they were used across most of the British Isles. Trade, internal and with continental Europe, flourished, based on Britain's mineral resources. From around 150 BC the use of coins developed within the elite of south-east Britain. British Iron Age people ...
... La Tène art styles spread (from 450 BC) until they were used across most of the British Isles. Trade, internal and with continental Europe, flourished, based on Britain's mineral resources. From around 150 BC the use of coins developed within the elite of south-east Britain. British Iron Age people ...
PUNIC WARS First Punic War (264-241 BC): The Romans ______
... __________ in northern Africa. Carthage called Hannibal's army home. In 202 BC Romans and Carthaginian confronted in the battle of Zama. 40 thousand Romans against more than 60 thousand carthaginian. Finally, Escipion won the ________. Roman Senate expected to raze the city but Escipion signed a pea ...
... __________ in northern Africa. Carthage called Hannibal's army home. In 202 BC Romans and Carthaginian confronted in the battle of Zama. 40 thousand Romans against more than 60 thousand carthaginian. Finally, Escipion won the ________. Roman Senate expected to raze the city but Escipion signed a pea ...
Explaining the Change from Republic to Principle in Rome
... political events in the history of 'classical' antiquity. The establishment of the Principate by Augustus can hardly be compared with any short term change of power and constitution like those experienced rather frequently, for example, in earlier Greek city states during the establishment of a tyra ...
... political events in the history of 'classical' antiquity. The establishment of the Principate by Augustus can hardly be compared with any short term change of power and constitution like those experienced rather frequently, for example, in earlier Greek city states during the establishment of a tyra ...
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... How does the equestrian portrait of Marcus Aurelius convey the power of the emperor? Answer: He is larger than life size in comparison with his horse. He stretches his arm out as if welcoming or pardoning. The quiet and purposeful stride of the horse and the size of the emperor meld together to crea ...
... How does the equestrian portrait of Marcus Aurelius convey the power of the emperor? Answer: He is larger than life size in comparison with his horse. He stretches his arm out as if welcoming or pardoning. The quiet and purposeful stride of the horse and the size of the emperor meld together to crea ...
A Brief History of Rome
... the bridge. Eventually Horatius stood alone. As the bridge crashed down behind him Horatius Cocles jumped into the Tiber and swam to safety. Although Horatius’ bravery had saved Rome from sudden assault, the city was now under siege. The Senate had wisely stockpiled food for the city, but the number ...
... the bridge. Eventually Horatius stood alone. As the bridge crashed down behind him Horatius Cocles jumped into the Tiber and swam to safety. Although Horatius’ bravery had saved Rome from sudden assault, the city was now under siege. The Senate had wisely stockpiled food for the city, but the number ...
Roman Concrete Uses
... strike and then started a fire. •The coliseum was repaired by the year 238 and, the fighting commenced. ...
... strike and then started a fire. •The coliseum was repaired by the year 238 and, the fighting commenced. ...
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE???
... Tiber River, rescued by a wolf, helped their grandfather become king, and then one killed the other? ...
... Tiber River, rescued by a wolf, helped their grandfather become king, and then one killed the other? ...
The Punic Wars
... Where did Carthage’s military strength lay? Where did Romes? Carthage’s military strength lay in its navy, while Rome’s lay in its army which defeated the Carthaginians. In 241 B.C., the Carthaginians agreed to make peace and left Sicily. ...
... Where did Carthage’s military strength lay? Where did Romes? Carthage’s military strength lay in its navy, while Rome’s lay in its army which defeated the Carthaginians. In 241 B.C., the Carthaginians agreed to make peace and left Sicily. ...