Roman Empire Flashcards
What was the Roman Empire?
The lands ruled by Ancient Rome
How did Palestine have an important strategic position?
It was situated on the edge of the Roman Empire. Whoever controlled Palestine controlled all the major trade routes in and out of Europe, Africa and Asia
What happened in 63BCE? Who did the Romans put in control of Palestine?
The Romans invaded Palestine in 63BCE. They put governors in charge of Palestine
What happened in 40BCE?
Emperor Augustus appointed Herod as king of Palestine
At the the of Jesus’ death, which Romans were in charge of the provinces of Palestine?
Galilee was ruled by Herod Antipas (a son of king Herod), while Samaria and Judaea were both ruled by Pontius Pilate.
What was the role of a governor
A roman governor had to make sure that the Jewish people of Palestine obeyed Roman laws and paid Roman taxes
Why did the Jews not like Roman rule?
They did not like Roman rule because they believed they were “God’s chosen people”, to be ruled by God alone
Why did Jews not like tax collectors?
They didn’t like tax collectors because they worked for the Romans and some tax collectors took more than their share and became very wealthy
