Transcript WTCP1 Ch 6 Secs 1-2 CGS

WESTERN TRADITION
CHAPTER 6: SECTIONS 1-2
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Date:__________________________
Chapter 6 Secs. 1-2 Charts, Graphs, and Sidebars (CGS)©
Use the textbook to answer the following questions based on the charts, graphs, and illustrations in the chapter
Spotlight On:
Roman Legions
(Pg. 143)
-What was the “eagle”?
Historymakers:
Hannibal (Pg.
144)
-Why did Hannibal become a lifelong enemy of Rome?
Map: Punic
Wars, 264-146
BC (Pg. 145)
-What route did Hannibal take to each Rome? Why would this route have been so difficult?
Why do you think Hannibal chose to take such a route rather than go directly across the sea?
-What did each Roman soldier carry?
-What happened to Hannibal after the defeat of Carthage?
-What areas had the Romans added to their empire by 146 BC?
-Based on its location, why would Sicily have played an important role in the wars between
Rome and Carthage?
Historymakers:
Julius Caesar
(Pg. 147)
-What warnings did Caesar receive before going to the Senate on March 15?
Historymakers:
Augustus (Pg.
148)
-How did Augustus live?
-What were Caesar’s last words? Why were these ironic?
-Why did Augustus banish his only child, Julia?
-Why did Augustus gather his family around him as he neared death?
Map: Trade in
the Roman
Empire (Pg.
149)
-What trade goods came to Rome from Africa?
Connect to
Today:
CharioteersProfessional
Athletes (Pg.
152)
-What was the social status of most charioteers?
-What goods came to Rome from all 3 areas (Africa, Asia, and Europe)?
-How would charioteers be rewarded for winning races?