1st Punic War
Where did most of the fighting during the First Punic War take place?
at sea
This famous military general lead an attack over the Alps and nearly defeated Rome.
Hannibal
What were professional Roman soldiers called?
Legionaries
These large animals were used by Carthage to try and defeat the Roman Army.
Elephants
What is the name of the sea located between Rome and Carthage?
The Mediterranean Sea
What does C.E.R. stand for?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
This famous Roman general defeated Hannibal's army.
Scipio
How many men made up a Roman cohort?
600
What strategy did Scipio use to draw Hannibal away from Rome?
He attacked Carthage
What island is located between the toe of Italy's boot and East Africa?
Sicily
What does the Roman Army do if they lose a battle?
Come back with a bigger army
Which Roman general attacked Carthage as a way of drawing his enemy away from Rome?
Scipio
10 cohorts of men made up a Roman Legion. How many men made up a Legion?
6,000
What mountain range did Hannibal march his army over in order to attack Rome?
The Alps
What mountain range is located north of Italy?
The Alps
What started the First Punic War
Competition over trade and the island of Sicily.
What general promised his father that he would try and get revenge against Rome?
Hannibal
What weapon did Roman soldiers use to kill the mighty elephants during the Second Punic War?
Javelin
True or False: Hannibal conquered Rome during the 2nd Punic War?
False
What mountain range runs down the middle of Italy that helped protect Rome from attack from the east?
The Apennine Mountains
Who won the first battle of the First Punic War?
Carthage
This Roman Consul was the first to allow poor, landless citizens to serve in the Roman Army?
Marius
What River was Rome built near that kept it safe from attack?
The Tiber River
What is the name of the battle where Hannibal's army defeated a Roman army that was three times its size?
The Battle of Cannae
Rome was built on 7 of these. Called the seven ________________ of Rome.
Hills