The Punic Wars

The Punic Wars were fought between

• Rome and Greece

• Rome and Carthage

• Greece and Egypt

• Rome and Persia

Who are plebeians?

• Wealthy class

• Slaves

• Workers and Landowners

• Rulers of the government

Who are Patricians?

• Wealthy class

• Slaves

• Commoners

• Soldiers

What was the name of the general who led the Carthaginians through Europe and attacked Rome from north?

• Scipio
• Hamilcar
• Leonidias
• Hannibal

What happened to the Roman Republic after it conquered Italy

• It grew quickly and expanded along the Mediterranean
• It experienced a decline in economic power.
• It experienced a decline in geographic size
• It went to war against the U.S.

After the Punic Wars, Rome's territory ____.

• almost tripled in size.

• lessened greatly.

• was conquered.

• grew a small amount, but only in Europe.

Rome wanted to attack Carthage because it wanted the land and granaries on the island of ____________.

• Crete
• Corsica
• Sardinia
• Sicily

At the beginning of the Punic Wars, where did Rome's strength lay?

• Army

• Navy

• Air Force

• Government

What did Rome plow into the fields of Carthage?

• oregano

• seeds

• salt

• pepper

Rome had a strong army because they organized themselves in

• legions

• plebeians

• republics

• patricians