What happened to conquered people?

The conquered people are enslaved; thus the widest possible social classes are produced: the enslaved and the free. The slaves are put to work to support the upper classes, who regard war as their chief business.

How did Rome treat its conquered peoples?

Under the “Pax Romana”, meaning “the peace of Rome”, inhabitants of conquered lands were not automatically considered Roman citizens. But they were subject to Roman laws and paid Roman taxes. Some of these paid for public utilities, like roads and waterworks – being part of the empire did have some advantages.

What happened to the people conquered by Rome?

But some Roman conquests were for the seizure of territory for Rome to settle, and to acquire slave. In those cases, the people were enslaved and the land resettled by the Romans or their clients. In any case, an army defeated by the Romans was usually enslaved.

Why do humans conquer?

to overcome an enemy or obstacle. victory. learned behavior of people, including their languages, belief systems, social structures, institutions, and material goods. group of nations, territories or other groups of people controlled by a single, more powerful authority.

Why do empires fall?

When historians say that an empire fell, they mean that the central state no longer exercised its broad power. This happened either because the state itself ceased to exist or because the state’s power was reduced as parts of the empire became independent of its control.

How did Rome motivate conquered peoples?

How did Rome motivate conquered peoples to pay taxes, supply soldiers, and stay loyal to the government? It allowed them to keep their own customs and self government. You just studied 10 terms!

Why do you think the Romans usually chose to tolerate the religions of conquered peoples?

Why do you think the Romans usually chose to tolerate the religions of conquered peoples? The Romans allowed conquered people to keep their own religions so that they would not resist as much to being conquered.

What do conquerors have in common?

After all, the defining characteristic of conquerors is the ability to kill others and take their stuff; moreover, to convince people underneath you to kill people and take their stuff. Most all of these men were great strategists, with varying levels of intellect.