Environment, Foraging, and the Italian Peninsula
What are the three seas surrounding the Italian Peninsula?
The Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, and the Ionian Sea.
How long was Rome a monarchy?
How many planets are named after Roman Gods?
Five. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Were immigrants accepted in Rome?
They were allowed into Rome, however, they were not always met with welcome arms and kindness.
Did gender impact the way Romans were treated?
Yes. Men controlled families and had rights that women didn't, including voting and holding political office.
How did the climate support food growth?
There is a mild climate with fertile soil and this made farming easier.
What kind of government took place in Rome?
An Empire. However, Rome was originally a monarchy, then a dictatorship, then an empire.
What religion was the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Christianity. It was originally outlawed but became legal and more popular around 380 CE.
Yes. Nearly forty percent of Rome's population was enslaved people who were involuntary immigrants.
Who was Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar was as self-appointed emperor who was eventually assassinated because he became too powerful and controlling.
What is the Latin word for foragers?
frumentators. Refers to soldiers collecting food and resources for their army.
How many people did the Roman Empire rule over?
45 million people
Why was Christianity outlawed?
Because Christians didn't honor the emperor.
Where did most enslaved people immigrate from?
Many different areas- some were native to the land while others immigrated from other Italian areas.
How did Romans domesticate their animals?
Through pastoralism. Pastoralism is when animals are raised in grasslands in herds.
Where did the first Romans immigrate from?
Central Asia. They immigrated to what would become Rome in 1000 BCE.
When was Rome a dictatorship?
45 BCE to 44 BCE. Once Julius Caesar was assassinated, Caesar Augustus became the new emperor.
What is one famous building in Rome?
Who voluntarily immigrated to Rome?
Groups of people including the Franks, Armenians, Vandals, Moors, and Ethiopians. Most were African immigrants.
What was the migration period?
Also known as the Barbarian Invasions, it was a time full of migration to Rome. It eventually caused the Western Roman Empire to crumble.
How did the Romans use rivers and bodies of water to their benefit?
Romans used the seas surrounding the Italian Peninsula for transportation, trade, and migration.
What wars did Romans fight from 264 to 146 BCE?
The Punic Wars. They were three wars fought between the Romans and Carthage. Romans won the wars and conquered more land.
How did money determine social status in Rome?
Money defined the social hierarchy. Patricians were wealthy royal families who tended to have more rights than plebians, who were common citizens.
How did the Roman Empire grow continually?
It began with trade by water and roads, then led to expansion and conquest over time.
How did the Roman Empire supply resources all across the area?
They used aqueducts (artificial channels of water) and interconnected roads to deliver water to cities.