Flashcard on Ancient Rome

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What was required of every male citizen in early Rome?

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To serve in the military

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What tactic did the Roman army use in warfare?

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Greek tactics of phalanx warfare

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How many men were organized in a Roman legion?

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6,000 men

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What was the purpose of the roads built by Romans?

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To link the people and make trade routes

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When did the First Punic War begin?

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264 BC

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What did Carthage lose that gave Rome an advantage?

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Their fleet

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Until what year did the First Punic War continue?

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241 BC

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How many soldiers did Hannibal lead out of Spain?

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4000

Front

In which battle in 216 BC was Hannibal unable to defeat the Romans? Options: Battle of Zama, Battle of Cannae, Battle of Actium, Battle of Marathon

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Battle of Cannae

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Who defeated Hannibal at Zama?

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Publius Scipio