Expansion Pack
What did Rome do during the first period of expansion, before 264 B.C.E.?
Take over the Italian peninsula
During the second period of expansion 264 B.C.E. to 146 B.C.E. what series of wars took place?
The Punic Wars
How did the enslavement of prisoners lead to unemployment?
Landowners preferred to use enslaved laborers instead of paying free or freed people.
Why did the Jews distrust King Herod?
He was controlled by the Romans.
Parables usually have what kind of message?
Moral or Religious messages
What natural barrier prevented the Romans from continuing their expansion south?
The Sahara Desert
During the Punic Wars in Rome’s second period of expansion, Rome’s main enemy was
Carthage
The end of the republic
What is the main source of early information about the life of Jesus?
The Gospel or writings in Greek by his followers
According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem a few days before his execution?
To celebrate the festival of Passover
What stopped their expansion to the north?
The Danube River, Carpathian Mountains, Rhine River, or Atlantic Ocean
Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage?
Control of trade in the Mediterranean
How did the Praetorian Guard cause problems for the emperors?
Although their job was to protect the emperor, sometimes they plotted against him.
Jesus probably grew up in the family of
carpenters in Nazareth
How was Paul important to the early development of Christianity?
He spread Christianity to people who were not Jews.
Why did most of the city of Rome burn down in 390 B.C.E.?
It was attacked by Gauls
How did the Romans build a strong navy?
They copied ship designs from Carthage
How did expansion make civil wars larger and more harmful?
Powerful generals led big armies.
Why did Jesus preach mostly outdoors?
The crowds were too big to fit in the buildings
How did Paul continue to have influence while in jail?
By writing letters
How did expansion effect the plebians?
More plebians had to serve in the army
How did the general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
He crossed the Alps with elephants
A city conquered by Rome might become a Roman ally. What was a disadvantage for the conquered city?
It had to pay Roman taxes or serve in their military
According to the earliest written accounts, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?
Love and Mercy
What was a result of the actions Taken by Christians
did not worship Roman gods
did not want great wealth
did not believe the emperor was a god
did not serve in the army
They faced persecution