1st Punic Wars.
What was the main cause of the 1st Punic War?
Rome and Carthage wanted control over Sicily and Mediterranean trade.
Who was Carthage’s famous general in the 2nd Punic War?
Hannibal
What demands did Rome make before the war?
Carthage had to give 300 noble children as hostages and move away from the coast.
What was the main cause of the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage competed for control of trade routes and land.
What happened to Rome’s navy during the 1st Punic War?
Rome lost 700 ships, but still won the war.
How long did the 1st Punic War last?
23 years
What surprising strategy did Hannibal use to attack Rome?
He marched 60,000 men and elephants across the Alps into Italy.
Why did Rome declare war on Carthage?
Carthage broke its treaty by fighting Numidia.
Why was Sicily important to both Rome and Carthage?
It was close to Rome and a key trade location.
How did Rome benefit from winning the 2nd Punic War?
Rome gained Spain and became more powerful.
What did Rome gain after winning the war?
Rome gained control of Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia.)
How long did the 2nd Punic War last?
16 years
What happened to Carthage after Rome won?
It was burned to the ground.
What event led to the start of the 2nd Punic War?
Hannibal attacked a Roman ally in Spain.
What happened to Carthage in the 3rd Punic War?
It was destroyed, and its people were enslaved.
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How did the war affect Carthage?
Carthage lost, but started expanding into Spain.
What territory did Rome gain after winning the war?
Spain
What happened to Carthage’s people?
Men were killed, and women and children were sold into slavery.
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What did Carthage do to start the 3rd Punic War?
They defended themselves against Numidia, breaking their treaty with Rome.
What happened to Rome after the Punic Wars?
Rome became the most powerful civilization in the Mediterranean.
How did the navy impact the 1st Punic War?
Rome built a strong navy to defeat Carthage’s powerful fleet.
What did Roman senators demand after the 2nd Punic War?
They called for Carthage to be destroyed.
What was Rome’s status after the 3rd Punic War?
Rome became the only “superpower” in the Mediterranean.
Why did Rome want to destroy Carthage completely?
They saw Carthage as a threat and wanted to eliminate competition.
How did the Punic Wars impact future Roman expansion?
Rome continued to conquer more land and expand its empire.