The Punic Wars

At the end of the Punic Wars, Rome controlled all of the following areas EXCEPT

• Italy

• Spain

• Sicily

• Germany

What was the cause of the 1st Punic War?

• Carthage took control of Sicily

• Rome took control of islands in the Mediterranean

• Rome took over the city of Carthage

• Carthage took control of Rome

Carthage is located in

• Italy

• Greece

• Northern Africa

• Asia

How did the 1st Punic War end?

• Rome gave Carthage the island of Sicily

• Carthage gave Rome the island of Sardinia

• Carthage gave Rome the island of Sicily

• Carthage gave Rome all 3 islands

The cause of the 2nd Punic War was because...

• Carthage wanted the other 2 islands (Corsica and Sardinia) in the Mediterranean

• Hannibal was preparing to march his army from Spain to Itlay

• Rome conquered cities in Spain that were part of Carthage

• Carthage took over the islands in the Mediterranean

Who was the general of the Roman army?

• Scipio

• Hamlicar

• Hannibal

• Caesar

Who was the general of the Carthage's army during the 2nd Punic War?

• Scipio

• Hannibal

• Hamlicar

• Caesar

Which events happened during the 2nd Punic War?

• Hannibal decided to cross the Alps to attack Rome

• Hannibal lost men and his elephants while crossing the Alps

• Rome attacked Carthage at a weak state; Carthage surrendered

• All of the above

What was the outcome of the 3rd Punic War?

• Carthage won and took over Rome's empire

• Carthage won and made the people of Rome slaves

• Rome won and made the people of Carthage slaves

• Rome won and became allies with Carthage

What was one of Hannibal's war tactics?

• Using elephants in battle

• He threw garlic onto his enemy ships

• He used weapons that were the best at that time

• He used rhinos in battle