Punic Wars Flashcards
What were the Punic Wars?
A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
When did the First Punic War start?
264 BC.
What was the primary cause of the First Punic War?
Disputes over control of Sicily.
Who was the famous Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal Barca.
What tactic did Hannibal use to invade Italy in the Second Punic War?
He crossed the Alps with his army.
In which battle did Hannibal achieve a significant victory against Rome in 216 BC?
The Battle of Cannae.
True or False: The Third Punic War ended in the complete destruction of Carthage.
True.
What year did the Third Punic War begin?
149 BC.
Fill in the blank: The Punic Wars were primarily fought over control of _______.
trade routes and territories in the Mediterranean.
What was the outcome of the First Punic War?
Carthage lost Sicily to Rome.
Which Roman general is credited with leading the final assault on Carthage in the Third Punic War?
Scipio Aemilianus.
What was the significance of the Battle of Zama?
It marked the end of the Second Punic War with a Roman victory.
Who was the Roman general during the First Punic War?
Gaius Duilius.
True or False: The Second Punic War lasted for 17 years.
True.
What was a key naval battle in the First Punic War?
The Battle of Mylae.
What led to the rise of Rome as a dominant power after the Punic Wars?
The defeat of Carthage and the expansion of Roman territory.
Fill in the blank: Hannibal’s army included war _______.
elephants.
What was the primary reason for the Third Punic War?
Rome’s desire to eliminate the threat of Carthage once and for all.
What city was the capital of Carthage?
Carthage.
Which territory did Rome gain at the end of the First Punic War?
Sicily.
True or False: The Punic Wars were fought over 100 years.
True.
What was the main strategy used by Rome to win the First Punic War?
Developing a strong navy.
Who was the main political leader of Carthage during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal Barca.
Fill in the blank: The Punic Wars were named after the _______ word for the Phoenicians.
Latin.
What was the result of the Battle of Cannae for Rome?
A devastating defeat.
What was the Roman response to Hannibal’s invasion during the Second Punic War?
They employed a strategy of attrition and counter-invasions.
Which Roman general was instrumental in the victory at the Battle of Zama?
Scipio Africanus.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Lutatius?
It ended the First Punic War.
Fill in the blank: The Punic Wars greatly affected Roman _______.
politics and society.
What year did the Second Punic War start?
218 BC.
What was the fate of Carthage after the Third Punic War?
It was completely destroyed.
True or False: Hannibal was never defeated in battle during the Second Punic War.
False.
What were the main forces involved in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage.
Fill in the blank: The Punic Wars were a critical factor in the _______ of Rome.
expansion.
What was one of the long-term effects of the Punic Wars on Rome?
Rome became the dominant power in the Mediterranean.
What was the economic impact of the Punic Wars on Rome?
Increased wealth from conquered territories.
Who was the Carthaginian leader who negotiated peace after the Second Punic War?
Hannibal Barca.
What was one of the reasons for Carthage’s decline after the Punic Wars?
Loss of territory and resources.
True or False: The Punic Wars were solely fought on land.
False.
