Punic Wars

What two major powers controlled much of the Mediterranean region around 300 BCE?

• Greece and Egypt

• Rome and Carthage

• Persia and India

• China and Japan

How long did the First Punic War last?

• 10 years

• 23 years

• 50 years

• 5 years

What was the main reason the First Punic War began?

• A dispute over trade routes in the Mediterranean Sea.

• A conflict between two city-states in Sicily that drew in larger powers.

• Rome wanted to conquer all of Alexander the Great's former empire.

• Carthage launched a surprise attack on Rome.

What was one major consequence for Carthage after losing the First Punic War?

• Carthage gained control of more territory.

• Carthage was forced to pay a large war indemnity to Rome.

• Carthage's navy became the strongest in the Mediterranean.

• Carthage formed a new alliance with Rome.

How did the First Punic War change Rome's military?

• Rome decided to rely only on its powerful army.

• Rome stopped using mercenaries in its military.

• Rome began to build a strong navy.

• Rome lost control of the Italian peninsula.

What was one result of the First Punic War?

• Rome lost control of Sicily.

• Carthage had to pay money to Rome.

• Rome's navy was destroyed.

• Carthage gained more land.

How did Hannibal surprise the Romans during the Second Punic War?

• He attacked by sea with a large navy.

• He attacked from the south with chariots.

• He attacked from the north, crossing the Alps with elephants.

• He attacked from the east with a hidden army.

After the Second Punic War, what happened to Carthage?

• It became a powerful empire.

• It gained control of more land.

• It became a weaker state controlled by Rome.

• It formed a new alliance with Rome.

Why did the Third Punic War begin?

• Rome wanted to expand its trade routes.

• Carthage tried to rebuild its military.

• Hannibal launched another attack on Rome.

• Rome needed more resources from Carthage.

What was the final outcome of the Punic Wars for Rome?

• Rome lost control of the Mediterranean Sea.

• Rome became the most powerful empire in the Mediterranean.

• Rome had to pay a large sum of money to Carthage.

• Rome's army was completely destroyed.