The Punic Wars

What was the main reason Rome stopped expanding in Italy?

• They were defeated by the Greeks.

• They decided to focus on trade.

• They ran out of lands to conquer.

• They faced a severe famine.

Which city-state was Rome's main rival across the Mediterranean?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Macedon

• Carthage

What was Carthage's greatest advantage over Rome?

• Better technology

• More wealth

• Naval empire

• Larger army

What was the outcome of the First Punic War?

• Rome was defeated.

• Rome gained Sicily.

• The war ended in a stalemate.

• Carthage gained Sicily.

How did Hannibal surprise the Romans in the Second Punic War?

• By using war elephants

• By marching over the Alps

• By attacking from the sea

• By allying with the Greeks

What was the main reason no Italian city rebelled against Rome during Hannibal's invasion?

• Loyalty to Rome

• Hannibal's cruelty

• Lack of military strength

• Fear of Rome

Who was the Roman general that defeated Hannibal?

• Pompey the Great

• Scipio Africanus

• Julius Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius

What was the result of the Third Punic War?

• Carthage became a Roman ally.

• Rome was severely weakened.

• Carthage was destroyed.

• The war ended in a peace treaty.

Why did Rome demand Carthage to be moved inland?

• To control its trade routes

• To weaken its naval power

• As a punishment for rebellion

• To make it easier to defend

How did Rome establish its dominance in the western Mediterranean?

• Developing a powerful navy

• Forming alliances with other states

• By conquering Carthage

• Through trade agreements