Punic Wars: Causes and Conflicts

Punic Wars: Causes and Conflicts

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History

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What main issue caused the Punic war to begin? Options: A dispute over trade in the Mediterranean, A disagreement about religion, A conflict over control of Sicily, Romes invasion over Carthage

Back

A conflict over control of Sicily

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which two powerful civilizations fought in the Punic Wars?

Back

Rome and Carthage

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did economic competition contribute to the Punic Wars?

Back

Both Rome and Carthage wanted control over trade routes in the Mediterranean

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What event in Messina helped spark the First Punic War?

Back

Greek mercenaries in Messina asked both Rome and Carthage for help.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did earlier alliances between Rome and other Italian cities affect the war?

Back

They gave Rome more soldiers and ships

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did Carthage’s government view Rome before the war?

Back

As a rising rival threatening its trade empire

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What political goal did Rome have during the Punic Wars?

Back

To control trade and expand influence across the Mediterranean

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