The Punic Wars

What were the Punic Wars?

• A series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage

• A peaceful agreement between two nations

• A trade dispute in the Mediterranean

• An alliance between Rome and Carthage

Which ancient civilization was located in modern-day Tunisia?

• Rome

• Carthage

• Greece

• Egypt

What sparked the beginning of the first Punic War?

• A treaty signing

• A battle over Sicily

• A trade agreement

• An invasion of Rome

Who was the leader of Carthage during its rise in power?

• Hannibal

• Scipio Africanus

• Hamilcar Barca

• Augustus

Which military strategy did Rome adopt to deal with Hannibal during the Second Punic War?

• Blitzkrieg

• Naval Warfare

• Fabian Strategy

• Guerrilla Warfare

What was the outcome of the Battle of Zama?

• Hannibal was victorious

• Rome lost its Navy

• Rome defeated Hannibal

• A peace treaty was signed

What significant weapon did Rome use to change naval battles?

• The catapult

• The corvus

• The trireme

• The longship

What was the final outcome for Carthage after the Third Punic War?

• It became a major power in the Mediterranean

• It was destroyed and turned into a Roman province

• It signed a peace treaty with Rome

• It formed an alliance with Greece

How long did the first Punic War last?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 23 years

• 50 years

Which of the following best describes the cultural impact of the Punic Wars?

• Rome began to adopt Carthaginian culture exclusively

• The wars had no cultural impact

• Rome started influencing Carthaginian and Greek cultures

• Carthage influenced Rome's military strategies