2nd Punic War

What did Rome do after Carthage faced a revolt from its foreign mercenaries?

• They helped Carthage put down the rebellion.

• They seized Sardinia and Corsica from Carthage.

• They offered financial aid to Carthage.

• They declared war on Carthage immediately.

What was Hamilcar Barca's main goal after the First Punic War?

• To establish new trade routes with Rome.

• To seek revenge against Rome for Carthage's losses.

• To negotiate a lasting peace treaty with Rome.

• To expand Carthaginian influence into Italy.

What agreement did Carthage and Rome make regarding expansion in Spain?

• Carthage would not expand north of the Pyrenees Mountains.

• Rome would not interfere with Carthaginian trade in Spain.

• Carthage would not expand south past the Ebro River.

• Both empires would share control of the Iberian Peninsula.

What action by Hannibal directly led to Rome declaring war?

• He refused to pay the tribute to Rome.

• He captured the city of Saguntum, a Roman ally.

• He began building a large navy in the Mediterranean.

• He formed an alliance with other Roman enemies.

What major geographical barrier did Hannibal and his army cross to invade Italy?

• The Sahara Desert.

• The Mediterranean Sea.

• The Alps Mountains.

• The Pyrenees Mountains.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Cannae?

• The Romans achieved a decisive victory.

• The Carthaginians achieved a decisive victory.

• The battle ended in a stalemate with no clear winner.

• The Romans successfully retreated without major losses.

Why was Hannibal unable to receive reinforcements from Carthage or Spain while fighting in Italy?

• Carthage was under attack by another empire.

• His brother's forces were tied up in Spain, and Carthage could not send aid.

• The Roman navy had completely destroyed Carthage's fleet.

• Hannibal chose not to request any additional troops.

What was the main strategy of the Fabian Policy adopted by the Roman Republic?

• To engage the enemy in large-scale, aggressive battles.

• To avoid direct combat and weaken the enemy through attrition.

• To negotiate peace treaties as quickly as possible.

• To focus all efforts on naval warfare and blockades.

Which Roman general led the invasion of Africa, prompting Hannibal's return from Italy?

• Gaius Varro

• Hasdrubal Barca

• Publius Scipio

• Gisco

What was a significant consequence for Carthage following its defeat in the Second Punic War?

• Carthage gained control of new territories in Italy.

• Carthage became the dominant naval power in the Mediterranean.

• Carthage was granted full autonomy to declare war on any nation.

• Carthage was financially ruined and lost its military independence.