Rome
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome.
Where was Carthage located?
In modern-day Tunisia, North Africa.
When did the First Punic War take place?
From 264 BCE to 241 BCE.
When did the Second Punic War take place?
From 218 BCE to 201 BCE.
When did the Third Punic War take place?
From 149 BCE to 146 BCE.
What famous ancient structure is in Rome?
The Colosseum.
Who were the Carthaginians' main rivals?
The Romans.
Who fought in the First Punic War?
Rome and Carthage.
Who was the famous Carthaginian general in this war?
Hannibal.
Who fought in the Third Punic War?
Rome and Carthage.
What river runs through Rome?
The Tiber River.
What famous military leader came from Carthage?
Hannibal.
What was the main cause of the war?
Control over Sicily.
What daring move did Hannibal make to invade Italy?
He crossed the Alps with his army and war elephants.
Why did Rome attack Carthage?
Rome saw Carthage as a potential threat and wanted to eliminate it completely.
What independent city-state is located inside Rome?
Vatican City.
What wars were fought between Rome and Carthage?
The Punic Wars.
How did Rome win the war?
By building a strong navy and defeating Carthage at sea.
Which major battle was Hannibal’s greatest victory?
The Battle of Cannae in 216 BCE.
What happened to Carthage in the war?
Rome besieged and destroyed the city in 146 BCE.
What was Rome’s ancient empire called?
The Roman Empire.
What happened to Carthage after the Third Punic War?
It was destroyed by Rome in 146 BCE.
What was the result of the war?
Rome gained control of Sicily, and Carthage had to pay a large indemnity.
How did Rome ultimately win the war?
Roman general Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BCE.
What was the result of the war?
Carthage was completely destroyed, its people were enslaved, and the territory became the Roman province of Africa.