Culture Notes Flashcards
What was the political center of the Roman Empire?
Italy
What were the territories called?
Provinces
What were the reasons for invading lands?
1.) Military victories brought great glory
2.) Wealth
3.) Control of the people, property, and resources of the area
What were the people not enslaved forced to do?
Pay taxes to the Romans
Who invaded Britain twice but then established peace treaties?
Julius Caesar
When did Julius Caesar invade Britain?
55 and 54 B.C.
Why did the Romans not invade Britain sooner and who tells us this?
They were already submissive; Strabo
Why did Claudius invade Britain?
As a power move to start his rule
What other two emperors made plans to invade Britain but didn’t follow through?
Augustus and Caligula
Who was cast out of his tribe in Britain?
Verinca
What did Claudius use as a excuse to invade?
Verinca asking for help due to being cast out
What future emperor headed out the Second Legion?
Vespasian
When did the Romans invade Britain?
A.D. 43
What city became the capitol of Britain after being invaded?
Camulodunum
What city was established on former farmland?
Londinium
What increased trade in Britain?
The Romans uniting the tribes and building roads
What did Londinium become?
A trading center
