Carthage and Rome: Key Conflicts

The video covers the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage, starting with Roman expansion in 264 BC. The First Punic War was fought over Sicily, with Rome building a navy to counter Carthage's naval strength. The Second Punic War featured Hannibal's famous campaign, including crossing the Alps with elephants. The video highlights key figures and strategies from both sides.

What was the primary reason for the initial conflict between Rome and Carthage?

• Control over the Mediterranean Sea

• Disputes over trade routes

• Religious differences

• Control over the island of Sicily

What was Carthage's main military strength during the First Punic War?

• Artillery

• Infantry

• Cavalry

• Navy

How did the Romans adapt their naval strategy to combat Carthage's superior navy?

• By forming alliances with other naval powers

• By building a fleet modeled after Carthaginian ships

• By focusing solely on land battles

• By hiring mercenaries

What innovation did the Romans introduce to their ships to gain an advantage in naval battles?

• Catapults

• Corvus

• Battering rams

• Fire ships

What was the outcome of the First Punic War?

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Rome was defeated and retreated

• Carthage retained control of Sicily

• Rome defeated Carthage and Carthage left Sicily

Who led the Carthaginian forces during the Second Punic War?

• Scipio Africanus

• Hannibal Barca

• Hamilcar Barca

• Marcus Cato

How did Hannibal surprise the Roman army during the Second Punic War?

• By forming an alliance with Greek city-states

• By marching through the Alps

• By attacking from the sea

• By using a large cavalry force

What unique animals did Hannibal use in his campaign against Rome?

• Horses

• Lions

• Elephants

• Camels

What was the Roman senator Marcus Cato's famous phrase regarding Carthage?

• Carthage must be destroyed

• Carthage is our ally

• Carthage is invincible

• Carthage must be preserved

What geographical challenge did Hannibal's army face when invading Italy?

• Traversing the Pyrenees

• Crossing the Alps

• Navigating the Mediterranean Sea

• Crossing the Sahara Desert