The Rise of Rome and the Punic Wars

Who were the founders of Rome according to the legend?

• Plato and Aristotle

• Aeneas

• Romulus and Remus

• Caesar and Pompey

What was Carthage originally?

• A Phoenician trade colony

• A Roman outpost

• A Greek colony

• An Egyptian city

What was the main reason for the First Punic War?

• Religious differences

• Trade disputes

• Territorial expansion

• Political alliances

Who were the Mamertines?

• Mercenaries in Sicily

• Roman generals

• Carthaginian admirals

• Greek philosophers

What innovative device did the Romans use in naval battles?

• The Catapult

• The Ballista

• The Corvus

• The Trireme

How did Rome adapt to naval warfare against Carthage?

• By avoiding naval battles

• By copying and improving Carthaginian ships

• By using fire ships

• By hiring Greek mercenaries

What was the significance of the Corvus in naval battles?

• It was used for signaling

• It allowed Romans to board enemy ships

• It was a type of sail

• It launched projectiles

Why did the Romans decide to invade Carthage directly?

• To end the war quickly

• To capture Carthaginian wealth

• To free slaves

• To spread Roman culture

What strategy did Carthage use in response to Roman naval superiority?

• Surrendering territories

• Building a larger fleet

• Engaging in a defensive war of attrition

• Forming alliances with Greek city-states

What was the outcome of the Battle of Cape Ecnomus?

• A Roman victory

• A Carthaginian victory

• The battle was cancelled due to a storm

• A stalemate