The Punic Wars

Question 1

What were the Punic Wars?

Answer 1

A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC.

Question 2

True or False: The First Punic War began over control of Sicily.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Second Punic War is famous for the general _______ crossing the Alps.

Answer 3

Hannibal

Question 4

Which battle is considered a major victory for Hannibal during the Second Punic War?

Answer 4

The Battle of Cannae

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What year did the Third Punic War end? A) 146 BC B) 202 BC C) 264 BC

Answer 5

A) 146 BC

Question 6

What was the outcome of the First Punic War?

Answer 6

Carthage lost Sicily and had to pay a large indemnity to Rome.

Question 7

Short Answer: Who was the Roman general that led the charge against Carthage in the Third Punic War?

Answer 7

Scipio Aemilianus

Question 8

True or False: The Punic Wars resulted in the complete destruction of Carthage.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What was one significant military innovation used by Rome during the Punic Wars?

Answer 9

The corvus, a boarding device that allowed Roman soldiers to board enemy ships.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The Punic Wars were named after the Latin word for _______.

Answer 10

Phoenician