Second Punic War
Who was Hannibal's father and brother?
Hamilcar and Hasdrubal
Who was the Censor of the Senate leading up to the Third Punic War?
Cato the Elder
Plebian
Patrician or Plebian?
Patrician
What group of animals do Romans find religiously significant?
Birds
What vow did Hamilcar make Hannibal take when Hannibal was a young boy?
To devote his life to destroying Rome
Which Scipio led the troops in the destruction of Carthage?
Scipio Aemilianus
Jugurtha
Who did Sulla begin a civil war with?
Marius
What are two battles where Hannibal defeated Rome?
Cannae
Lake Trasimene
Trebia
What is the Latin phrase for "Carthage must be destroyed?"
Cathago delende est
How many times was Marius consul?
Seven
How did Sulla take control of Rome?
He invaded the city after Marius died and took the city by force.
Which Consul did Marius ally himself with when he was returning from exile?
Cinna
What Roman General demoralize Hannibal and his forces?
Fabius Maximus
What Roman leader during his exile made his way to the ruins of Carthage?
Marius
List two ways that Marius reformed the military of Rome? How was life in the military different after the Marian Reforms?
- Paid enlistment
- Promised retirement land and money
- Loyalty to General over Senate
What were Sulla's Proscriptions?
A list of names given to the public with bounties placed on each name.
Who was the Greek leader inciting the Greeks to revolt against Rome?
King Mithridates of Pontus
What General defeated Hannibal in Tunisia? Where?
Scipio Africanus, Zama
After the Third Punic War ended, what problems arose for the Roman Empire?
- External invasions
- Internal corruption
- More territory to control and defend
- Lack of coordination and communication between Senate and provinces
How did Marius' choices lead to chaos in the Roman Republic?
After being forced into exile, Marius returned to Rome with an army, seized control of the city, and launched a bloody purge of his political enemies, further destabilizing the Republic.
How did Sulla's choices lead to chaos in the Roman Republic?
Imposed proscriptions on his political enemies and marched on Rome to take power, setting a dangerous precedent.
Who were the Gracchi brothers and what reforms did they advocate for?
- Land distribution among the plebian class
- Allowing the Italians in Rome the rights of citizenship