From Republic to Empire - Roman Expansion Answers

INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK Section 2 In the flowchart below, summarize the expansion of Rome during each time period. Underline 2 key words in each period that would summarize (or characterize) the expansio Benefit= bod googhing First Period Rome defeated the Etruscans, and several, Greek City States to take control of the Italian Peninsula Benefits: Rome gained land Costcosts: bad thing the Punic Wars, •fought the. Second Period Rome fough with Carthage, to become the greatest power in Mediterranean region Benefits: Costs: Third Period Julius Caesar became dictator of reforms, and granted Rome, instizenship to Goul and Spain. Benefits: Julius Caesar re-organized and reformed thake Republic to Costs: Slaves took jobs jobs from farmers more efficier. Fourth Period Rome became an Empire under Augustus. Rome continued to expand its diering dering the Pax Benefits: Expanded borders, Pax Romana Costs: Needed huge army Sections 3 to 6 As you read each section of text, complete these steps: . Shade in the appropriate area of the map on the next page in a new color to show each Roman expansion. Color in the key to match. Be sure to follow the Color-Coding 2. Find the corresponding section in the Reading Notes that follow the map. Outline the matching Roman column with the color you used on the map. 3. In the Roman column, fill in the missing dates and answer the questions. The Punic Wars Did the benefits of Roman expansion ...outweigh the cost? Rome N VS. Carthage. Romus Roman Empire EUROPE 300 #sicily importie Control of trade. CARPATHIAN MISal River MACEDONIA Sicily Mediterranean S PIS 40°N GAUL SPAIN Tiber ver 10E Carthagg 10°W Carthage • major trading port (center) • Northern Africa Punic Phoenitias 1st Punic War-265 B.C.E. " Sicily Fought over control of Sicily _, an island trading center at the tip of the boot of Italy. Rome won, and made Carthage pay reparations. 2nd Punic War - 218 B.C.E. "Hannibal" Carthaginian general Hannibal wanted revenge and intended to punish Rome. Starting in Spain, he marched over the Alps with 46,000 men and 37 elephants First, Hannibal defeated Rome in the battle of Connae. THEN, Scipio defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zoma Carthage had to give up their novy and pay a large fine. 3rd Punic War" Salt Rome drove the Carthaginians back to Carthage, enslaved their people, and poured salt into their fields so nothing could grow again. Rome now ruled the Mediterranean. INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK Section 3 Section 4 509 to 267BC.E 1. How were the Romans. able to take control of the Italian peninsula? with neighbors. 2. Who might have had a negative view of Roman expansion during this period, and why? 2. Plebeians would have objected to this expan ston because they had to serve in the army. Defeated people would have objected because they had to serve in the army, pay Roman taxes, and couldn't always become Roman citizens. 26410 146 B.C.E 1. Why did Romans fight the Punic Wars? What did they gain? 1. Rome fought with Carthage for control of the Mediterranean region. Rome gained control of North Africa, Spain, Macedonia, and Greece. Riches, slaves, and new ideas came from the conquered lands. 2. Who might have had a negative view of Roman. expansion during this period, and why? 2. Carthaginians would have objected because the Romans sold them into slavery and burned Carthage. Roman farmers would have objected because Hannibal destroyed many farms. 1.