Year 7 History Exam 1 revision cards Flashcards
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What were Corvus?
Iron spikes on the front of Roman warships that had successfully beaten the Carthaginians at sea.
What were iron and bronze collars mainly used for?
Punishing runaway slaves.
What was branding?
The process by which a slave had the mark of their owner burned into their skin.
Give details of Hannibal’s army
100,000 soldiers and 36 elephants.
What was the first challenge that Hannibal and his army faced on their way to Italy?
The River Rhone.
What was the name of the battle in which Hannibal and his army were defeated by the Romans in 202BC?
The Battle of Zama.
What was the second challenge that Hannibal and his army faced on their way to Italy?
The Alps
True or false: In the year 200AD there were about 400,000 slaves working just in the city fo Rome.
True
What was the average life expectancy of a Roman slave?
21
Not all slaves were prisoners of war, what was another way of becoming a Roman slave?
You might be kidnapped by a bandit or pirate and sold into slavery.
I what year were Hannibal and the Carthaginians totally beaten by the Romans?
202BC
When should you write about your revised knowledge in Q1 and Q2 on Year 7 History exam 1?
Use your knowledge to help you comment on the parts of the sources that you have described.
True or false: vernae (children born into slavery) were treated worse than other slaves.
False- they were often treated better.
What should you think about before answering Q3 on Year 7 History exam 1?
Knowledge - PASTA - PASTA
What was peculium?
Pocket money that a slave might be given and could save up. If they saved enough, they could buy their freedom.
What rights did Roman slaves have?
None at all.
Who did most of the hard work in the Roman Empire?
Slaves.
Which side won the Battle of Cannae?
The Carthaginians
What were vernae? Who did they belong to?
Vernae were children born into slavery. They belonged to the master of their parents.
What job might lead to a slave gaining their freedom?
Becoming a gladiator.
Who had the most land in 218BC - the Romans or the Carthaginians?
The Carthaginians had land in North Africa, southern Europe and even the island of Sicily which was only a few miles from Italy.
How long did Hannibal and his army spend in Italy after they arrived their.
15 years.
How did Hannibal get his army and elephants through the Alps?
He got his soldiers to cut a path out of the snow.
What must you make sure you do with sources in Q1 and Q2 on Year 7 History exam 1?
Describe in detail the parts of the sources that are relevant to the question .
How were Roman slaves sold?
At slave markets or auctions.
What types of people were most Roman slaves?
Prisoners-of-war from countries that had been defeated by the Romans.
What types of jobs could slaves be used to do?
Any job but most often working in mines or on large farming estates.
What must you do before even reading the question on Q3 in the Year 7 History exam 1?
Read and think about the source.
What were slave revolts?
When slaves turned on and fought against their masters. The most famous rebellion was the slave army of Spartacus.
In what year did Hannibal and the Carthaginians try to invade Rome?
218BC
How many of Hannibal’s troops were still with him when he got to Italy?
23,000
When should you write about your revised knowledge in Q3 on Year 7 History exam 1?
To help you explain how useful the source is.
Were Roman slaves citizens of the Roman Empire?
No.
How did Hannibal get his army and elephants across the River Rhone?
He had huge rafts constructed.
