Founding of Rome and Punic Wars

When did the First Punic War take place?

• 753 BCE

• 146-133 BCE

• 218-201 BCE

• 264-241 BCE

Who were the main countries involved in the First Punic War?

• Carthage and Egypt

• Rome and Carthage

• Greece and Persia

• Rome and Greece

What was the main reason for the First Punic War?

• Control of Egypt

• Control of Spain

• Control of Greece

• Control of Sicily

What did Rome build to challenge Carthage's control of the seas?

• Powerful navy

• Powerful army

• Powerful cavalry

• Powerful air force

Who was the famous Carthaginian general in the Second Punic War?

• Hannibal

• Cleopatra

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

What was the main reason for the Second Punic War?

• Trade disputes

• Revenge for losing the First Punic War

• Expansion of Rome

• Expansion of Carthage

What did Hannibal lead on a journey from Spain to Italy?

• Camels

• Elephants

• Horses

• Lions

Where was Carthage located?

• Middle East

• Northern Europe

• Southern Asia

• Northern Africa

What were the people from Carthage called?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Persians

• Carthaginians

What did the Romans conquer by the 200s BC?

• Spain

• Egypt

• Italy

• Greece