Roman Forts on the  Arabian Frontier Menu

Gregory Linton Professor of New Testament Great Lakes Christian College

Instructor Helps

Relevant Courses

Roman History, Military History, Ancient Western Civilization

Ways to Use the Website

1. Assign the students to study the module online outside of class.

2. Download the PowerPoint presentation to use in class.

3. Require students to write answers to the review questions or use the questions for in-class review and discussion.

Discussion & Review Questions

1. What does the term limes Arabicus refer to? How does it differ from the limes Palaestina?

2. Briefly summarize each of the following historians’ theory of the purpose of the limes Arabicus: Parker, Graf, and Isaacs. Why does Parker’s theory seem stronger?

3. What were the four legionary fortresses located on the Arabian frontier? How did their purpose differ from the smaller forts?

4. What purpose did the watchtowers serve in the Roman defense system?

5. What led to the demise of the limes Arabicus?
    

• Download outline in Word 2000 format

• MS Power Point Presentation (4 MEG)