Romans Flashcards
How did Rome first develop?
By conquering the Greek cities in Italy
How did Rome start out?
As a small state in Italy
After the Romans conquered the Greek states in Italy how did it grow?
They conquered Greek cities in Mediterranean
What did the Romans achieve from their war with the Carthage?
Control of the North African coast
What was the primary reason for the Romans developing public health?
To keep the army healthy
What were some of the Romans biggest building achievements?
Aqueducts
Sewers
Roads and bridges
Public toilets
How practical were the Romans?
Very practical, far more than the Greeks
Why were there so many good roads, harbours and ports?
Because the empire relied on good communication
Did the Romans trade much?
Yes, very widespread
In the early years of Rome, how present were doctors?
Barely present, the head of house was supposed to treat everyone in it
Why did the Romans look down on Greeks and in what instances?
Because they’d just conquered them, and if Greek ideas were different from theirs
Where did doctors usually come from in the Roman Empire?
They were usually Greek
Were doctors well thought of?
No
Why was an asclepion founded?
Because of an outbreak of the plague
What did their Asclepion develop into?
A public hospital
