Punic Wars Flashcards
What were the Punic Wars?
A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
When did the First Punic War begin?
264 BC.
True or False: The Second Punic War featured Hannibal as a key military leader.
True.
Fill in the blank: The First Punic War was primarily fought over control of the ________ Sea.
Mediterranean.
What was the outcome of the Second Punic War?
Rome won and gained significant territory.
Multiple choice: Which battle was a major victory for Hannibal during the Second Punic War? A) Battle of Zama B) Battle of Cannae C) Battle of Actium
B) Battle of Cannae.
What was the primary cause of the Third Punic War?
Rome’s desire to eliminate Carthage as a rival.
True or False: The Third Punic War ended with the complete destruction of Carthage.
True.
Who was the Roman general that defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama?
Scipio Africanus.
What year did the Third Punic War end?
146 BC.
