Hieu 322 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HIEU 322 Midterm peoplePolybius - correct answer > Personal life: Born around 200 B.C.; Greek hostage taken to Rome in 167 B.C. > Great work: Histories, 40 books covering from 220-146 B.C.: the years of Rome's wars with Carthage First scientific history (tradition of Herodotus and Thucydides, Herodotus went to archives, talked to people who fought in the battles. Did not write with an agenda or dismiss people who were on the opposing side) > Why his history is good - Believed a me...

HIEU 322 Final Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

HIEU 322 Exam 1Polybius -wrote histories in 40 books -first scientific history of Rome -"pragmatic history" -rejected Hellenistic attitude toward history writing as entertainment Polybius' requirements for historians 1. Political experience 2. Geographical knowledge 3. Personal examination of materials Cicero -statesman and philosopher -gifted speaker -concerned with the rise of a cult of personalities -wanted histories to instruct people on how to be better Roman citiz...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points This Christian sect flourished in North Africa in the 4 th century A.D. The group protested strongly against the election of bishop to Carthage that they felt was too lenient toward those who had betrayed the faith during Diocletian’s persecution. They viewed themselves as independent from the pope in Rome. Selected Answer: Donatists Question 2 1 out of 1 points Which of the following is true regarding the rule of Diocletian, 284-305? Selected Answer: T...

8th; Tiber - General Observations on the Ancient Romans: 1. Rome was founded in the ____ century B.C. along the _______ River in central Italy. Common Law; separation; art; toleration; oppression - General Observations on the Ancient Romans: The Romans made many unique contributions to the Western world including English ________ __________ via the Norman invasion of 1066, U.S. law, ___________ and division of powers, Folk traditions, _____, architecture, literature, Religious ________, and R...

HIEU 322 Midterm: Battles and Treaties Sicilian Wars 480-307 B.C. - correct answer Series of conflicts between Carthage and the Greek city-states of Magna Gracia (headed by Syracuse) over control of Sicily Third Sicilian War (311-307 B.C.) - correct answer - 317 B.C., Agathocles the Tyrant emerged as the leader in Syracuse. - Between 317 and 312 Agathocles put down resistance and consolidated his dictatorship. - Meanwhile Carthage was upset with Sicilian growing power. They controlled the ...

Liberty University HIEU 322 FinalCaesar (First Triumvirate) - correct answer Proposed a law in 59 B.C. that ordered the publication of the proceedings of the Senate. Fought in the Gallic War. Gallic Wars - correct answer Campaign against the Helvetia, 58 B.C. Campaign against the Suebi, 58 B.C. Campaign against the Belgae, 57 B.C. Helvetii - correct answer Gallic Tribe Suebi - correct answer a collection of Germanic tribes east of the Rhine and north of the Danube Nervii - correct...

The Second Punic War The Second Punic War was fought from 218 B.C. to 201 B.C. between Carthage and Rome as a possible result of deep seated hatred that remained from the dissatisfied results of the First Punic War. This paper will focus on the written accounts of two historical writers; Titus Livy and Polybius. In contrasting and comparing their accounts for the origins and causes of the Second Punic War, it is interesting to note each author comes from a different background. Livy did not h...

First Triumvirate Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus Pompey Leading Roman general in the late Republic. As a statesman, he spoke poorly and awkwardly, and often fell back on silence because he could think of nothing to say. Main ambition was to be admired as Rome's greatest hero. Marcus Licinius Crassus Was of nobility, and was noted for his ambition and business savvy, particularly in the acquisition of burned property, which he would repair or rebuild for a profit. Put down...

HIEU 322 Midterm Study Guide QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS