1. Roman Expansion Madnick/Global History 9

3. Italian Peninsula Rome gained control of the Italian peninsula by invading Etruscan and Greek territories all male citizens expected to serve for two years victories created a powerful Roman army

4. Italian Peninsula Rome gained control of the Italian peninsula by invading Etruscan and Greek territories

5. Africa & Spain Punic Wars (264-146 BCE) between Rome and Carthage 3 wars over Mediterranean trade routes and territory Rome added a navy to their powerful army expanded to North Africa and Spain Rome led a final campaign of shock and awe, 146 BCE burnt Carthage to the ground killed or enslaved all

6. Africa & Spain Punic Wars (264-146 BCE) between Rome and Carthage Rome led a final campaign of shock and awe, 146 BCE

7. Asia 80 BCE- Syria was conquered and the province of Asia was established 66 BCE- Jerusalem was conquered and the province of Judea was started Judea=“Land of the Jews” in Latin Jews were allowed to keep their monotheistic religion

8. Asia 80 BCE- Syria was conquered and the province of Asia was established

10. Europe Julius Caesar won victories in Gaul (modern France), c. 60 BCE Roman colonies started in Europe Roman roads built to link Italy with France and Spain Roman language and civilization spread beyond Italian peninsula

11. Europe Julius Caesar won victories in Gaul (modern France), 60 BCE

13. How did Rome govern its expanded territory? Divided territory into provinces -individual states governed by a roman governor strong military presence and constant need for soldiers demanded taxes and military service from conquered people offered Roman citizenship to conquered people

14. How did Rome govern its expanded territory? Divided territory into provinces -individual states governed by a roman governor

15. Results of Roman expansion Roman language, democracy, and culture spread through Afro Eurasia At the same time…. Conquered people were allowed to keep their culture As a Result…. blending of Roman, African, and Asian cultures unity and loyalty toward Rome grew strong

16. Results of Roman expansion At the same time…. As a Result….