History 2.03 Semester 2

Who fought in the Punic Wars?

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Egypt

• Rome and Greece

• Rome and Carthage

What was the major cause of the Punic Wars?

• Hannibal wanted to destroy Rome.

• Carthage was a Roman colony and wanted independence.

• Rome wanted to expand its empire and Carthage threatened to control the Mediterranean.

• Cultural differences made Rome and Carthage enemies.

Which changes took place in Rome after the end of the Punic Wars?

Select all correct answers.

• Workers were left without land, work, or money because large landowners used slaves captured in war to farm the land.

• People lost the virtues of self-sacrifice, hard work, obedience, and respect for authority.

• People began to adopt and adapt Greek ideas to the Roman culture.

• Farmers came home from the Punic Wars and bought additional land to add to their farms.

• A large gap developed between the rich and the poor.