Punic War

The video explores Rome's transition from resolving internal conflicts to becoming a dominant world power. It covers the Punic Wars, highlighting Rome's strategic innovations and military campaigns against Carthage. The narrative follows Hannibal's famous march through the Alps and Rome's eventual victory, leading to Carthage's destruction and Rome's expansion across the Mediterranean.

What was the primary reason Rome could focus on external enemies?

• They formed an alliance with Carthage.

• They discovered new weapons.

• They had a strong navy.

• They resolved internal conflicts.

Why was controlling the islands of Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily important?

• They were uninhabited and easy to conquer.

• They were the birthplace of Roman culture.

• They were strategic for controlling the Mediterranean Sea.

• They had rich gold mines.

How did Rome manage to build a fleet quickly during the First Punic War?

• They bought ships from Greece.

• They hired Carthaginian sailors.

• They copied a Carthaginian ship design.

• They used their existing land army.

What innovation helped Rome win naval battles during the First Punic War?

• The development of faster ships.

• The alliance with Egypt.

• The invention of the corvus.

• The use of catapults.

Who was the military leader of Carthage determined to defeat Rome?

• Cato the Elder

• Hannibal

• Julius Caesar

• Scipio Africanus

What was a significant challenge Hannibal faced during his campaign against Rome?

• Crossing the Alps with his army.

• A naval blockade by Rome.

• Lack of food supplies.

• Rebellion within his ranks.

How did Rome finally manage to put pressure on Carthage during Hannibal's campaign?

• By attacking Carthage directly in Africa.

• By forming an alliance with Greece.

• By building a stronger navy.

• By bribing Carthaginian generals.

What was the outcome of the final battle between Rome and Hannibal?

• Carthage won and captured Rome.

• Rome won and Carthage surrendered.

• Hannibal won and expanded Carthage's territory.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

What was the fate of Carthage after the Third Punic War?

• It was rebuilt as a Roman city.

• It became a Roman ally.

• It remained independent.

• It was completely destroyed.

What did Rome achieve after the destruction of Carthage?

• It focused on internal development.

• It formed a new alliance with Carthage.

• It lost its influence in the Mediterranean.

• It became a world power.