Punic Wars
Who were the Romans at war with?
Carthage
When was the First Punic War?
264 BCE
What was the orb used for?
As a last stand.
What year did Hannibal become a leader?
228BCE
Where did 70,000 soldiers die?
Battle of Cannae
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Why is the Roman army effective?
Due to training and equipment.
What is a battle tactic?
How big was the army which went to the Alps?
90,000 infantry, 12,000 Calvary
Who is Rome named after?
Romulus from Romulus and Remus (Myth)
What did the Romans invent during the first Punic Wars?
The Corvus
Who was the Roman Leader in the Battle of Zama?
What is the best defence when charging at an enemy?
Tortoise
How many elephants did Carthage use?
37
What does Corvus mean?
Crow or Raven
How many Romans died in one day at the Battle of Cannae?
70,000
Why did Rome value strength?
Because it laid their foundation
How big are the scorpion artillery units?
Who was the leader of the Carthage Army?
Hannibal Barca
How many infantry made it to Italy in the first Punic Wars?
20,000
Julius Caesar
What is the greatest way to gain an advantage as a Roman?
Being professional
How many days did it take to storm Italy?
15.