Historical Context Flashcards
Who wrote the Iliad?
Homer
Who wrote the Odyssey?
Homer
When was Homer composing his works?
Around 900 BCE
What are the characteristics of an epic poem?
Repetition of lines and parts of lines.
Mixture of traditional and contemporary words.
Adjectives attached to names to help with quick identification,
How does the Aeneid link to Homer’s original works?
The Aeneid takes place directly after the Trojan War. The Iliad looks at what is happening in the Trojan War whilst the Odyssey looks at what happens to Odysseus as he leaves the war.
What countries made up the Roman Empire?
The main countries conquered were England/Wales (then known as Britannia), Spain (Hispania), France (Gaul or Gallia), Greece (Achaea), the Middle East (Judea) and the North African coastal region.
Why was Carthage a threat?
The Carthaginians were great traders in the Mediterranean Sea and as the Romans wanted to expand into this trading zone, a clash was inevitable.
When was the first war between Carthage and Rome?
264 BCE
How many wars were there between Carthage and Rome?
Three
