1st Punic Wars
What was Rome's strength in the Punic Wars?
Army
Who won the 2nd Punic War?
Rome
Who wan the 3rd Punic War?
Rome
Did Rome and Carthage have a peace treaty at first?
Yes
How long did the First Punic War last?
23 years
How long did the 2nd Punic War last?
16 years
Did Carthage surrender in the 3rd Punic War?
No, they defended their own city.
What was that peace treaty called?
The Treaty of Lutatius
What was the name of Rome's Greek Ally?
Syracuse
What did Rome do after the 2nd Punic War?
Rome gained control of Spain.
What happened to women after the third Punic War?
They were sold into slavery.
What did Romans used to call the Phoenicians?
Punics.
What did Carthage do after losing the battle?
Carthage recovered from their defeat & began expanding into Spain
Why did Hannibal lead 60,000 men and dozens of elephants into Italy?
They wanted revenge for the first Punic War.
What happened after the 3rd Punic War?
Rome began controlling trade across the Mediterranean and it was the only "Superpower" of the Mediterranean world.
Was gaining control over trade over the Mediterranean Sea beneficial for Rome?
Yes
What was the main cause of the First Punic War?
Rome wanted to control trade in the Mediterranean Sea.
What did Roman senators suggest for what should happen to Carthage?
Roman senators suggested for Carthage to be destroyed.
What happened to Carthage?
It was burned to the ground and conquered by Rome.
What happened to Rome after it the Punic Wars?
Rome grew rich from taxes, war treasures and cheap goods they claimed from their conquered lands.