Hannibal crossing alps-greatest military achievements of ancient warfare in 2nd punic war took 16 days many elephants didn't survive discussion-we decided it was a bad idea. He lost many men and elephants and ended up losing the war
why?-wanted a sneak attack with elephants wars were fought over pure hatred trade- very important-items were-iron glass olive oil silk and wine partners were spain france middle east and North Africa used tiber river, mediterranean sea, and black sea as routes trades routes went as far as germany egypt and china empire's prox. to Mediterranean sea made trade very easy
Discussion- decided we would rather be a strong nation on the sea. this would make the nation richer and harder to win against in a battle
Ag- used crop rotation raised on large estates called Latifundius considered very respectable occupation main crop was wheat most work done by slaves and servants created main source of income corn and wheat were given out for free many different types of crops grown throughout vast empire
Discussion-decided we would put the emphasis on smaller farms. They are more family oriented and aren't big business like
Slavery-Rome depended on foreign slaves not uncommon to sell children freed, they could work same jobs as Plebians, debt slavery, some forced to become gladiators, Saturnalia-owners did the slaves job for one day to show respect,slaves did manual labor, domestic jobs, teachers or physicians, worked on farms, managed shops, worked on aqueduct systems and in the Coliseum
Discussion-Would rather be a small farm owner. Don't answer to a master and also have somewhat of an income.
Gladiators-fought between and armed man and a criminal, wild animal, or another soldier fought in Coliseum in front of big audiences risked social standard and lives for glory thumbs up-saved thumbs down-let them die Animal hunts- emperor shot animals from his booth Bestiari-gladiators fought tigers and lions criminals were sentenced to fight against wild animals with no defenses
discussion-I would rather be in the gladiator games, cooler way to go, more chance of life
emperors- Tiberius-adopted son of agustus died at 22 possibly killed by Caligula cruel tyrant
Caligula-served for nearly 4 years great nephew of tiberius-he was insane, almost made his horse consul because he didnt like how they were doing, formed an army to march one hundred miles and collect sea shells he was killed in a conspiracy involving senators and guards
Claudius I-nephew of Tiberius, uncle of Caligula served for 13 years poisoned by wife weak and foolish, bad memory
Nero-served for 13 years stepson of claudius monster of vanity and cruelty burned two thirds of a city to maybe rebuild it better
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