Rome and Carthage: The Punic Wars

The video explores Rome's expansion in 260 BC, leading to conflict with Carthage, a powerful empire in North Africa. It highlights Carthaginian rituals and the start of the Punic Wars. Hannibal emerges as a formidable leader, crossing the Alps to challenge Rome. Despite his victories, Rome's resilience and Scipio's strategic counterattack at the Battle of Zama ultimately lead to Carthage's defeat.

What was the primary reason for Rome's initial conflict with Carthage?

• Religious differences

• Cultural differences

• Trade disputes

• Territorial expansion

Which ancient civilization founded Carthage?

• Phoenicians

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

What was the key innovation that allowed Rome to compete with Carthage in naval battles during the First Punic War?

• The corvus boarding device

• Stronger naval alliances

• Advanced shipbuilding techniques

• Superior navigation skills

How long did the First Punic War last?

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 15 years

• 23 years

What was Hannibal's most famous military maneuver during his early campaigns?

• Naval battles

• Sieging Rome

• Crossing the Alps

• Desert warfare

How many elephants did Hannibal start with when crossing the Alps?

• 20

• 37

• 100

• 50

What was the outcome of the Battle of Cannae?

• Carthaginian victory

• Stalemate

• Roman victory

• Peace treaty

How many years did Hannibal spend in Italy during the Second Punic War?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 17 years

• 20 years

Who was the Roman general that ultimately defeated Hannibal?

• Scipio Africanus

• Julius Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius

• Pompey

Where did the final battle between Scipio and Hannibal take place?

• Sicily

• Zama

• Carthage

• Rome