PUNIC WAR key terms

Question 1

These men were the magistrates in charge of public works

Answer 1

aedile

Question 2

these men were considered champions of the plebs because they looked out for the interests of the common man

Answer 2

Tribunes of the Plebs

Question 3

These men were war generals as well as heads of civil government. They were elected for a one year term

Answer 3

consul

Question 4

This was primarily a naval battle; the roman’s struggled throughout but finally won

Answer 4

1st punic war

Question 5

these men were magistrates in charge of finances in the republic

Answer 5

quaestar

Question 6

this Carthaginian war generals fought in the 1st punic war developed a burning hatred of rome

Answer 6

hamilcar barba

Question 7

this group of citizens were the land owners and descendants of the founders of the city, they held the most power in the late republic

Answer 7

patricians

Question 8

this legendary Carthaginian war hero brought war elephants over the alps and entered italy

Answer 8

Hannibal Barba

Question 9

This war began with the action of the elephants. the roman’s won this war

Answer 9

2nd punic war

Question 10

these magistrates served as judges for the republic

Answer 10

praetors

Question 11

this body of older men held a great deal of power in the republic. they oversaw foreign policy. they had to be appointed to this position

Answer 11

senators

Question 12

This body of citizens made to the majority of Rome. they were the lower class, made up of peasants and craftsman

Answer 12

plebeians

Question 13

This roman windbag petitioned for the 3rd punic war, in order to place a lasting, final blow to carthage

Answer 13

cato the elder