Lesson 15 Flashcards
waged war against pirates, Spain, and Africa*
Pompey the Great
What was Pompey’s strategy to rid the seas of pirates?
Pompey gathered fourteen powerful fleets. He kept one for himself and put the others under the command of good officers. He divided the Mediterranean into thirteen districts and trapped the pirates.
What did Pompey do to keep the favor of the Romans?
He built a theater large enough to seat 40,000 people. There he put on wonderful exhibitions including wild animal shows and gladiator fights.
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England
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Scotland
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Ireland
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Austria
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Hungary
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Turkey