The Punic Wars Flashcards
1
Q
What was the cause of the first Punic War?
A
Wanting the island of Sicily to trade
2
Q
What effects did the first Punic War have?
A
Rome gained Sicily, more trade and money, a better Navy, payment of damages (indemnity)
3
Q
What was the cause of the second Punic War?
A
Spain
4
Q
What was the effects of the second Punic War?
A
gained Spain, and more indemnity
5
Q
Who was the general of the second Punic War and what was his secret weapon?
A
Hannibal and war elephants
6
Q
What was the cause of the third Punic War?
A
hatred between Rome and Carthrage
7
Q
What were the effects of the third Punic War?
A
Rome gained Greece, Northern Africa, Asia Minor, the trade of slaves, and fit and strong men are made into gladiators
