S3U3 - History #6 - Viva Numancia Flashcards
1
Q
Who invaded Spain?
A
Los Romanos
2
Q
Who was sent to ensure the destruction of the city?
A
General Escipión Emiliano
3
Q
What did the romans do to prevent the inhabitants from escaping?
A
hicieron murallas
4
Q
What ultimatum did the general send them?
A
Que se rindieron, que quemaran la ciudad, y que fueron a matar a todos
5
Q
What did the citizens think of the ultimatum?
A
querían morir antes de ser prisioneros
6
Q
What did the citizens decide to do?
A
Quemar la ciudad primero
7
Q
How did the women die?
A
Se suicidaron, y a mano de sus parientes
8
Q
How many prisoners did the soldiers take?
A
Ni una sola persona
9
Q
What type of act is what the citizens did?
A
Un acto heroico
10
Q
What does ¨Numantino¨ mean today?
A
Heroísmo salvaje
