Queen Zenobia
Name Zenobia's Husband.
Spell Correctly
Odaenathus
Name a structure in Palmyra
Varies
What empire sat to the South of Palmyra?
Rome
Which Palmyran King served Rome?
Odaenathus
What was traded on Silk Road?
Silk
Spices
ETC
When her husband died, what role did she take in Palmyra?
Regent
What sat on the columns of the Grand Colonnade?
Statues of donors
What empire sat North of Palmyra?
Parthia
What is a tributary?
A state that pays Tribute to another
Country Eastern most of Silkroad
China
Why did Zenobia become Regent?
Her son was too young
What is a bas relief?
3D sculpture that sticks out of wall
Why was Palmyra important for peace in the region?
Valuable for trade
Which Emperor defeated Palmyra?
Aurelius
What was the Strategoi?
Armed escort of Caravan
What major country did Zenobia capture?
Egypt
Describe the Tetrapylon
varies
Who took over from Parthians?
The Sassanids
Why did Rome initially fail to defend against Zenobia?
Plague
Trouble with leadership
What was a synodiarch?
Leader of the Caravan
Triumph
Execution
Kept in Rome
What is an Iconoclasm?
Systematic destruction of icons for religious, political and social reasons
2 major languages of Palmyra
Greek and Aramaic
Why was the Diocletain camp set up?
To fortify Palmyra and quell rebellion
What was the Tariff Of Palymra
Stone Tablet with taxes listed