The Punic Wars

Who fought in the Punic Wars? Select 2.

• Spain

• Rome

• Athens

• Carthage

• France

Where was Carthage located?

• Africa
• Italy
• China
• Greece

True or False: Rome had a strong NAVY.

• True

• False

The First Punic War was fought over what island?

• Corsica
• Sardinia
• Crete
• Sicily

The Romans had many early victories, but storms wiped out many ships and sailors. Who recaptured much of Sicily?

• Hannibal
• Cato
• Hamilcar Barca
• Scipio

Although they recaptured much of Sicily, Carthage LOST the First Punic War. Why? Select 2.

• They were tired.

• Not enough money.

• Rome's navy was too strong.

• Not enough men to fight.

During the Second Punic War, Hannibal commands the army for Carthage. Who is he to Hamilcar?

• his best friend
• his great-nephew
• his lawyer
• his son

Who won the Battle of Cannae?

• Carthage

• Rome

• Sicily

• Cannae

How did Rome win the Second Punic War?

• Killed Hannibal, forcing the army to surrender
• Attacked in Carthage, forcing Hannibal to leave the Italian Peninsula
• Trick question: They didn't win!
• Used war elephants to defeat Hannibal's army

Who continued the antipathy (bad feelings) against Carthage repeatedly saying that Carthage needed to be destroyed?

• Caesar

• Hannibal

• Cato

• Scipio