1st Punic War

What was the primary reason for the Punic Wars?

• Control over trade routes

• Religious differences

• Territorial expansion

• Political alliances

What was the significance of the Punic Wars for Rome?

• It marked the beginning of Rome's decline

• It led to the fall of Rome

• It established Rome as a dominant power in the west

• It resulted in Rome abandoning territorial expansion

How did the First Punic War start?

• A broken treaty

• An assassination

• A rebellion

• A dispute over Sicily

What was unique about Rome's approach to the First Punic War?

• Building a navy

• Employing mercenaries

• Tunnel warfare

• Use of elephants

What was the outcome of the First Punic War?

• The war was interrupted by a natural disaster

• A peace treaty with no clear winner

• Carthage was defeated

• Rome was defeated

Why did the First Punic War break out?

• A revolt in Carthage

• A dispute over Sicily

• Rome's expansion into Africa

• Carthage's attack on Rome

What was Hamilcar Barca's relationship to Hannibal?

• Cousin

• Brother

• Uncle

• Father

What did Hamilcar Barca make his son Hannibal swear?

• To become a great general

• To never be a friend to Rome

• To avenge his defeat

• To conquer Rome

What strategy did Carthage use in its wars?

• Citizen soldiers

• Mercenaries

• Alliances with other states

• Naval blockades