Hannibal Crossing th Alps
-one of the greatest military achievements of anchient warfare
-happened during the 2nd punic war
-took 16 days to cross
-many of their elephants did not survive
Why?
-he thought that it would five him a better chance against the Romand if he came down with all of his war elephants
-the war was fought over pure hatred by on side against the other
Roman Trade
-very vital to the Roman empire
-beef, corn, glassware, iron, lead, leather, marbles, olive oil, perfumes, purple dye, silk, silver, spices, timber, tin, and wine
-main trading partners: Spain, France, Middle East, North Africa
-Made trade very simple by only using one form of currency.
-used Tiber River, Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea for trading route
-two way trae route extended to other commercial centers in lands as far away as Egypt, China, and Germany
-the empire's location around he Mediterranean Sea helped make this commercial activity possible
We think it is better to be by the sea. It is better because you're have more resources by the sea.
Roman Ag
-used crop rotation
-Sometimes had to import food because of mountains
-able to import wheat
-LATIFUNDIAS- large estates that grew crops.
-cicero considereed farming to be the best occupation
-main crop was wheat
-majority of work was done on the farm by slaves and servants
-farm created main source if income
-certain types of food were given our to the public for free (wheat, corn)
-there were different climates to allow for a mixture of crops
We think the smaller farms. Because they are what start the larger farms.
Slavery
-believed in slavery
-most slaves were foriengers
-did not depend on race
-not uncommon for romans to sell their child as a slave for money
-when freed, they could work for the same jobs as the Plebeians
-debt slavery was common
-some slaves were forced to become gladiators
-SATURNALIA- a christmas for the slaves. they slave and the slave master switched placed for a day.
-it was hw they would show appriciation for their slaves
-manual labor
-domestic services
-could be highly educated and slilled
-some worked as teacher or physicians
-produced food and materials the cities depended on
-managed shops, in charge of shop keeping, lending money, and selling merchandise
-worked on aqueduct systems, built roads, bridges, and arenas
I would rather be a slave because then i wouldn't have to pay for anything myself. my master would keep me clothed and fed.
Gladiator
-the gladiator games were fought between an armed man and a criminal, wild animal, or another soldier
-they were fought in the Coliseum infront of large audiences
-they had costumes and scenery which had to be put up as well
-emperor decided the outcome
-thumbs up means save the gladiator
-thumbs down means let him die
-order of the events
-animal hunts: they had a scene and the emperor would use a bow and arrow to shoot them from his seat.
-the Bestiarii: gladiators were trained to fight tigers and lions
-the criminal: they were sentenced to fight wild beastsw without training or armour
I just want say that I would not be sentenced to death. I'm no criminal.
Emperors
-Tiberius- adopted son of Agugstus- 22 years and 6 months- possibly assassinated by Caligula. He was a cruel tyrant who put men to death upon suspition
-Caligula - great nephew of Tiberius - 3 years ad 10 months - assassinated in conspiracy involving senators and praetorian guards.
-he was insane
-Claudius I- nephew of Tiberius and uncle of Caligula - 13 years and 9 months - possibly pooisened y his wife
-weak and foolish
-Nero - 13 years and 8 months - step son and adopted son of Claudius
-was a monster of vanity and cruelty
You need to be a member of History 360 to add comments!
Comments