Roman Spain Flashcards
(16 cards)
What city did the Romans take, violating the Ebro Treaty?
Saguntum
Who took back Saguntum for Carthage?
Hannibal
What were the terms of defeat for Carthage after the 2nd Punic War?
- Had to pay indemnities to Rome for 50 years
- Had to have Rome’s permission for any armed conflict
What caused the 3rd Punic War?
- Carthage went to war with Numidia without Rome’s Permission
It took the Romans ______ years to conquer Spain.
200
What were the 3 phases of the Roman Conquest of Spain?
- Mediterranean region (Second Punic War)
- Conquest of the Meseta (Lucitanians)
- North Atlantic Phase
What city held out against the Romans for 10 years?
Numancia
What was Roman Hispania’s 2 main economic strengths?
- Mining
- Agriculture
True or False: Christianity spread very quickly throughout Hispania.
TRUE
What Emperor declared Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Theodisius
Where was Theodisius born?
Spain
When did Theodisius declare Christianity as the official religion of the Empire?
380 AD
What were Rome’s cultural achievements in Spain?
- Aqueducts
- Roads
- Amphitheatres
- Linguistic unification (vulgar latin)
Hispania was divided into 2 provinces:
- Hispania Ulterior
- Hispania Citerior
Which city did the Romans trick into dropping their arms, only to massacre them?
Galba
What Lusitanian leader rebelled against Rome?
Viriathus
