The First Punic War and Hannibal's Invasion Quiz

Which city-state led the Carthaginian Empire during the First Punic War?

• Rome

• Syracuse

• Carthage

• Sardinia

When did the Mamertines occupy Messana?

• 288 BC

• 219 BC

• 242 BC

• 265 BC

What innovative addition did the Romans make to their naval force during the First Punic War?

• Catapults

• Corvus

• Greek Fire

• Ballistae

Which treaty ended the First Punic War?

• Treaty of Lutatius

• Treaty of Carthage

• Treaty of Sicily

• Treaty of Rome

When did Hannibal lead his troops across the Alps into Italy?

• 255 BC

• 226 BC

• 218 BC

• 242 BC

What was the name of the battle where Hannibal defeated the Romans?

• Battle of Zama

• Battle of Trasimene

• Battle of Tarentum

• Battle of Cannae

What policy did Rome use to avoid fighting Hannibal directly?

• Carthaginian Policy

• Punic Policy

• Roman Policy

• Fabian Policy

What was the main strategy of the Fabian Policy by Rome?

• Expand Roman territories

• Block Carthaginians' resources

• Confront Hannibal directly

• Negotiate peace with Carthage

What was the name of Hannibal's brother who was in charge of Carthage's holdings in Spain?

• Hasdrubal the Fair

• Hamilkar Barca

• Consul Varro

• Appius Claudius Caudex

What was the name of the river beyond which Carthage could not expand in Spain as per the treaty with Rome?

• River Rhone

• River Ebro

• River Po

• River Tiber