The Battle of the Ebro: Turning the Tide in Iberia

The transcript details the Roman and Carthaginian military strategies in Iberia during the Second Punic War. Nya Scipio leads Roman efforts to prevent reinforcements to Hannibal and secure alliances with local tribes. Meanwhile, Hasdrubal prepares his forces for a counter-offensive. A significant naval battle occurs at the Abro River, where the Romans manage to capture Carthaginian ships despite being outnumbered. The victory boosts Roman morale and stretches Carthaginian resources, leading to a strategic advantage for Rome in Iberia.

What was the primary objective of the Roman army under Nya Scipio in Iberia?

• To conquer Carthage

• To negotiate peace with Carthage

• To prevent reinforcements from reaching Hannibal

• To establish a new Roman colony

How did Nya Scipio strengthen Roman influence in Iberia?

• By building new forts

• By increasing taxes

• By forming alliances with local tribes and Greek cities

• By sending gifts to Carthage

What was Hasdrubal Barker's strategy for the upcoming campaign against the Romans?

• To retreat to Carthage

• To attack Rome directly

• To gather a large army and resources

• To negotiate a truce

What was the Roman strategy during the naval battle at the Abro River?

• To lure the Carthaginians into a trap

• To negotiate a ceasefire

• To attack the Carthaginian fleet head-on

• To retreat and regroup

What was the outcome of the naval battle at the Abro River?

• The Romans were defeated

• The Carthaginians captured Roman ships

• The Romans captured several Carthaginian ships

• The battle ended in a stalemate

What was the impact of the Roman victory at the Abro River on the Carthaginian war effort?

• It had no significant impact

• It led to a Carthaginian counterattack

• It left the Carthaginian Iberian coast undefended

• It forced Carthage to negotiate peace

How did the Roman Senate respond to Nya Scipio's success in Iberia?

• They criticized his tactics

• They ordered a retreat

• They sent reinforcements

• They ignored it

What challenge did both sides face after the battle at the Abro River?

• Harsh weather conditions

• A lack of weapons

• Internal revolts

• A shortage of food

What was the significance of the Roman victory at the Abro River?

• It led to Roman defeat

• It was a turning point in the Iberian campaign

• It was a minor skirmish

• It marked the end of the war

What was the long-term effect of the Roman victory on the Carthaginian Iberian coast?

• It became a Roman stronghold

• It was left undefended

• It remained a Carthaginian base

• It was abandoned by both sides