Part 2 Rome

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Why did many Italian cities make contracts with Rome?

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They wanted protection and benefits from Rome.

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Pyrrhic victory

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A victory that comes at such a great cost that it is almost tantamount to defeat.

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A corvus was a ______, and it helped the Romans by ______.

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bridge used in naval battles; allowing them to board enemy ships

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Why did the first Punic War begin?

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Rome wanted to expand into Sicily, which was controlled by Carthage.

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What was the primary reason for the Second Punic War?

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Hannibal's attack on Saguntum, an ally of Rome.

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Which Roman general is famous for defeating Hannibal at the Battle of Zama?

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Scipio Africanus

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The Roman strategy of 'Fabian tactics' involved:

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Avoiding direct confrontation and wearing down the enemy.