The Punic Wars
The First Punic War was between who?
Rome and Carthage
Who were the Barbarians?
They are people who are not Roman or Greek
Did Italy have land for farming?
Yes
What was the myth Romans say is their origin?
The Romulus and Remus myth.
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
When did the First Punic War start?
264 BCE
Who were the Legionnaires?
They were soldiers from Rome
Where is The Italian Peninsula located?
Europe but it extends to the Mediterranean sea
What is Roman mythology mostly about?
It was mostly stories about gods and goddesses
What is Italy most known for?
Food and Art
What was the cause of the Third Punic War?
The cause was because Rome accused Carthage of breaking the peace agreement
Until what age could they volunteer?
45 years old
What is the type of climate?
Mediterranean climate
Who was one of the most important god/goddess from Roman mythology
Jupiter
What is the name of the building that is bent in Italy?
Leaning tower
How much time did it take for Hannibal to get to Rome?
16 days
How many soldiers were there in 1 legion?
5,400 soldiers
Italy has a border with which country/countries?
Slovenia, France, Switzerland, and Austria
What was Roman mythology called?
Italy has how many inhabitants?
59 million
How many kilometers did it take for Hannibal to get from Spain to Rome?
1,600 km
What were some advantages of Military Service?
How long and wide is The Italian Peninsula?
1,200 km long and 193 km wide
What was the first myth of Rome?
The Romulus and Remus myth
What is Rome's most popular nickname?
The Eternal City