Terror of Hannibal Review

What was the primary reason for the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?

• Religious differences

• Control of the Mediterranean Sea

• Personal rivalry between leaders

• Expansion of trade routes

When did the First Punic War begin?

• 264 B.C.

• 218 B.C.

• 241 B.C.

• 120 B.C.

What role did Hannibal's war elephants play in the Punic Wars?

• They were used for transportation.

• They served as a symbol of peace.

• They were the "battle tanks" of the ancient world.

• They were used for communication.

How did the First Punic War end?

• With a peace treaty signed in Rome

• With Carthage's naval defeat and surrender in 241 B.C.

• With Hannibal's victory at sea

• With the destruction of Carthage

What strategy did Hannibal use to surprise the Romans during his invasion of the Italian Peninsula?

• He used a fleet of ships to attack from the sea.

• He led a herd of war elephants across the Alps.

• He formed an alliance with neighboring tribes.

• He attacked during the winter when the Romans were unprepared.

How did the Second Punic War end?

• Hannibal successfully conquered Rome.

• Rome defeated Hannibal and regained control of the Western Mediterranean.

• Hannibal and Scipio formed a peace treaty.

• The war continued for several more decades.

Who was the Roman general that finally defeated Hannibal?

• Julius Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius

• Scipio

• Nero

Which mountains did Hannibal cross?

• 
  The Alps

• The Himalayas

• 
  The Apennines

• The Mediterranean

What was the ultimate effect of the Punic Wars on Carthage?

• Colonized new lands

• Became a major power

• Shifted to peaceful trade

• 
  Complete destruction

What were the two main advantages that Carthage had in the conflict?

• 
  Maritime trade

• 
  Larger population

• 
  Better weapons

• Superior technology