1st Punic War
Who won the 1st Punic War?
Republic of Rome
Who won the 2nd Punic War?
Rome
Who won the 3rd Punic war?
Republic of Rome
Which war led to Carthage's ultimate demise?
3rd Punic War
Carthage ultimately got conquered by Rome?
True
How did the First Punic War start?
Rome sent it's army to Sicily
What animal was used in the Second Punic War?
Elephants
What happened to people after the war?
They were sold into slavery
Which war had ELEPHANTS?
2nd Punic War
75,000 people were enslaved during the Punic Wars?
False
What was the objective of the 1st Punic War?
Control over Sicily and Mediteranean
Why did the Carthaginians use Elephants?
Due to their speed and agility, psychological effect, and they confused Rome.
Did Carthage surrender from the war?
No, they defended themselves until the end of the war
Which war did Rome send it's army to Sicily?
1st Punic War
Rome and Carthage had a peace treaty?
True
How many people were enslaved during the war?
50,000 Women, Men, and Children
What mountain range was crossed by the Carthaginians?
The Alps
What happened to Rome after the war?
They became a major economic superpower and controlled trade in the Mediterranean Sea
Which Punic War involved Carthage as the main instigator?
2nd Punic War
Rome won two Punic Wars and lost one?
False
What did Carthage have to do after the war?
They had to give up naval bases and release Roman prisoners
Who led the Roman Republic through the War?
Scipio Africanus
Which Roman Statesman had a phrase that stated "Carthago delenda est," or "Carthage must be destroyed?"
Cato the Elder
Which wars did a certain Roman statesman advertise his popular political slogan? (There are two answers, both have to be listed)
2nd and 3rd Punic Wars
The Third Punic War was primarily a naval conflict, with Rome focusing on a blockade of the city and its surrounding territories rather than a direct land attack?
False (This one was a trick question)...Although naval activities were a big part of the war, most of it occurred on land. And since Rome started the war, instead of focusing on a blockade, they decided to attack.