The First Punic War

What is a Roman legion?

• A group of 10,000 soldiers

• A group of 6,000 soldiers

• A group of 4,000 soldiers

• A group of 2,000 soldiers

Who is eligible to serve in the Roman legions?

• All male citizens

• All male citizens who own land

• Only the nobility

• Volunteers

What is the minimum asset requirement to serve in the Roman legions?

• 1000 sesterces

• 2000 sesterces

• 3500 sesterces

• 5000 sesterces

What is the equipment of a first-class Roman soldier?

• Helmet, shield, spear, and sword

• Helmet, shield, spear, and javelin

• Helmet, shield, shin guards, armor, spear, and bow

• Helmet, shield, shin guards, armor, spear, and sword

Which class of Roman citizens had the best equipment?

• First class

• Second class

• Third class

• Fourth class

What is the main cause of the First Punic War?

• Religious differences

• Competition for control of the Mediterranean and Sicily

• Economic competition in North Africa

• Territorial disputes in Italy.

Who are the main parties in the First Punic War?

• Rome and Greece

• Rome and Persia

• Rome and Carthage

• Rome and Egypt

What is the significance of the island of Sicily in the First Punic War?

• It is a strategic location for trade.

• It is a religious site for both Rome and Carthage.

• It is the homeland of both Rome and Carthage.

• It is a valuable resource.

What strategy did Rome apply to cope with the superiority of Carthage in the First Punic War?

• Build a larger navy

• Focus on land battles

• Form alliances with other Mediterranean powers

• Use tactics developed by the Greeks.

How long did the First Punic War last?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 23 years

• 30 years