Punic Wars
What caused the Punic Wars?
fight over Sicily's farmland/resources
What did Julius Caesar do in 58 BCE?
He took his legions to Gaul
Why did Hadrian stop Rome's expansion?
The empire was getting too big to control
What animal were Christians fed to?
lions
Who was the famous Carthaginian general with the elephant army?
Hannibal
What did Julius Caesar do when Sulla died in 78 BCE?
He returned to Rome
What was the name of the Roman secret service?
Praetorian guard
What were the Christians forced to fight in?
Gladiator games
How did Rome turn naval battles into land battles?
They used a hook on Carthaginian ships to create a bridge etwee two armies.
What year did Caesar declare himself "dictator for life"?
44 BCE
How many miles did Ancient Rome's road network have?
53,000 miles
Who made Christianity the official religion?
Constantine
What were the time periods of the first, second, and third Punic Wars?
264, 218, 149 BCE
What did the Senate tell Julius Caesar to do in 49 BCE?
What were Ancient Rome bath houses for?
for relaxation and socializing with friends
In what year was Jesus ordered to be executed?
36 CE
How did the Punic Wars help Rome?
They helped Rome expand its territory
What day in March was Caesar assassinated?
March 15
What does "Pax Romana" mean?
Peace of Rome
Who ordered the execution of Jesus?
Pontius Pilate / Judean prefect