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Punic wars Flashcards

1
Q

What 3 things did Rome use to gain control

A

perseverance, diplomacy, and military

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2
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The policy to make people feel that they are a part of the Roman Republic

A

Romanization

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3
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What military branch was Carthage known for?

A

Navy

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4
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What device did the Romans use on their ships?

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Corvus

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5
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How much gold was owed by the Carthaginians to Rome after the First War?

A

2200 Talents

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6
Q

Who was the son of Hamilcar who swore to be an enemy of Rome for life?

A

Hannibal

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7
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After the 3rd Punic War Rome controlled most of the land in and around the

A

Meditteranean Sea

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8
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Hannibal crossed this Mountain range in order to reach Rome

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Alps

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9
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Roman general during the 2nd Punic War

A

Scipio

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10
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Battle that ended the 2nd Punic War

A

Zama

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11
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Why were the Carthaginian spies returned unharmed?

A

It would humiliate Hannibal

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12
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How did the Romans build their own Navy?

A

Copied a wrecked carthiginian ship

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13
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Why could Hannibal never take over the city of Rome

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He was never given reinforcements by Carthage

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14
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What were the terms for the treaty after the 2nd Punic War?

A

Carthage gave Rome land in Spain
Rome controlled Carthage from declaring war
Carthage gave Rome all its elephants

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15
Q

During the final negotiations what did Rome demand

A

kids be sent as hostages

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16
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What was done by the Carthaginians in order to prepare for the 3rd War?

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  • slaves were freed to fight with them
  • Women cut their hair to make rope
  • Wealthy gave up all their money buy and make weapons
17
Q

At the end of the Punic Wars, what problem occurred in the Republic?

A

Many social and economic problems started

18
Q

Who won the first punic war

A

the Romans

19
Q

Who won the second punic war

A

the Romans

20
Q

who won the third punic war

A

the Romans

21
Q

What did the Romans use to change sea battle into land battles?

A

the corvus

22
Q

What was the route of Hanibal and his men

A

from southern spain to northern italy

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