Punic Wars Flashcards
What were the Punic Wars?
A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC.
Which two cities were primarily involved in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage.
True or False: The Second Punic War was marked by Hannibal’s crossing of the Alps.
True.
What was the primary cause of the First Punic War?
Control over Sicily.
Who was the famous Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal Barca.
Fill in the blank: The Third Punic War ended with the destruction of ______.
Carthage.
Which battle was a significant victory for Hannibal during the Second Punic War?
The Battle of Cannae.
What was the outcome of the First Punic War?
Carthage ceded Sicily to Rome.
Multiple Choice: Which battle marked the end of the Second Punic War? A) Battle of Zama B) Battle of Cannae C) Battle of Lake Trasimene
A) Battle of Zama.
What was the main strategy used by Hannibal in the Second Punic War?
Surprise attacks and rapid movements.
True or False: The Punic Wars were named after the Latin word for the Carthaginians.
True.
What did Rome gain as a result of the Second Punic War?
Significant territorial expansion and dominance over the western Mediterranean.
Fill in the blank: The First Punic War primarily involved naval battles between Rome and ______.
Carthage.
What was the main reason for the outbreak of the Third Punic War?
Rome’s desire to eliminate Carthage as a rival.
Which Roman general led the forces that defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama?
Scipio Africanus.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a major battle of the Punic Wars? A) Battle of Cannae B) Battle of Actium C) Battle of Zama
B) Battle of Actium.
True or False: The Punic Wars lasted nearly a century.
True.
What was the significance of the phrase ‘Carthago delenda est’?
It means ‘Carthage must be destroyed’ and reflects Roman sentiment leading to the Third Punic War.
What was the main factor that contributed to Rome’s victory in the Punic Wars?
Superior military organization and resources.
Fill in the blank: The Second Punic War is often considered one of the greatest military conflicts in ______ history.
ancient.
What year did the Third Punic War begin?
149 BC.
Which treaty ended the First Punic War?
The Treaty of Lutatius.
What was the role of the Roman Senate during the Punic Wars?
The Senate directed military strategies and decisions.
Multiple Choice: What was the primary naval power before the First Punic War? A) Rome B) Carthage C) Greece
B) Carthage.
What was one of the major consequences of the Punic Wars for Carthage?
Carthage was completely destroyed and its territory was annexed by Rome.
