WorksheetsRome and the Punic Wars
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What general wore down Hannibal's forces introducing a new way of fighting for the Romans but was ignored at Cannae?
Fabius
Scipio
Sempronius
Varro
How did Hannibal transport the elephants across the river?
He made huge rafts which he put dirt on to try to make it look like the ground as much as possible to confuse the elephants and keep from stampeding
He blindfolded them.
They didn't cross any rivers.
They built a bridge.
This image most likely took place during the ____ Punic War at _______.
1st, Sicily
2nd, Saguntum
2nd, Cannae
3rd, Zama
At the beginning of the Punic Wars, where did Rome's strength lay?
army
navy
air force
trenches
What did Rome plow into the fields of Carthage?
oregano
seeds
salt
pepper
How many Punic Wars were there?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Which was the major cause of the Punic Wars?
The Carthaginians killed a Roman senator
Rome wanted Sicily so that they can control more of the trade in the Mediterranean
The expansion of Macedonia caused the Romans to want more territory so that they could be stronger
Julius Caesar became the dictator and wanted to take over the world
Where was Carthage located?
North Africa
Asia Minor
Greece
Italy
What mountain pass did Hannibal cross?
The Andes
The Rockies
The Urals
The Alps
What was one major benefit of living near the Mediterranean Sea
winters were always very cold
it was easy to get invaded
it helped facilitate trade
the sea was too rough for foreigners to navigate
What happened to the Roman Republic after it conquered Italy
It grew quickly and expanded along the Mediterranean
It experienced a decline in economic power.
It experienced a decline in geographic size
It went to war against the U.S.
Who was the leader of the Carthaginian army during the 2nd Punic War?
Scipio
Hannibal Barca
Hamilcar Barca
Julius Caesar
Which Roman general is credited with the final defeat of Carthage in the Third Punic War?
A) Scipio Africanus
B) Scipio Aemilianus
C) Gaius Marius
D) Lucius Cornelius Sulla
What innovative military tactic did Hannibal use at the Battle of Cannae?
A) Phalanx formation
B) Double envelopment
C) Siege warfare
D) Naval blockade
What was the primary economic reason for the conflict between Rome and Carthage during the Punic Wars?
A) Control of the spice trade
B) Dominance over the Mediterranean trade routes
C) Access to the Silk Road
D) Control of the Atlantic trade
